Nukkanya - Paul Kelly

Nukkanya

View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
A Bm A G A
 
[Verse 1]
D
Outside the dogs are barking
A
And the morning sun is breaking through the trees
G
My heart is feeling heavy
Bm D A
As I listen to the moaning of the breeze
G A D
Nukkanya, baby, I really don't want to leave
 
[Verse 2]
D
There's a ticket in my pocket
A
But I'd toss it if I only had my way
G D
And a suitcase in the hallway
Bm D A
I wish I could unpack it now and stay
G A D
Nukkanya, baby, I'm gonna be back some day
 
[Chorus]
Bm A G
Nukkanya-ah-ah
D A
Don't it go to show what a man don't know
Bm A G
Nukkanya-ah-ah
A D
Nukkanya, baby, I really don't want to go
 
[Verse 3]
D
My land was once a river
A
I hate to see it slowly bleeding dry
G D
My love is like an eagle
Bm D A
High across the desert she will fly
G A D
Nukkanya, baby, I'll see you by and by
 
[Chorus]
Bm A G
Nukkanya-ah-ah
D A
Don't it go to show what a man don't know
Bm A G
Nukkanya-ah-ah
A D
Nukkanya, baby, I really don't want to go
 
[Interlude]
(Verse chords with harmonica)
D A
G D
Bm D A
G A D
 
[Chorus]
Bm A G
Nukkanya-ah-ah
D A
Don't it go to show what a man don't know
Bm A G
Nukkanya-ah-ah
A D
Nukkanya, baby, I really don't want to go
 
[Outro]
Bm A G
Nukkanya-ah-ah
A D
Nukkanya, baby, I really don't want to go
G A D
Nukkanya, baby, I really don't want to go
G A D
Nukkanya, baby, I really don't want to go...

How to play Nukkanya

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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