Nullabour Song
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CAPO 2
INTRO: G D Em C
VERSE 1:
G
When the fire burns out here
D
It's brighter than the city lights
Em C
Warmer than a heart of gold
G D
And dingos howl just to break the silence
Em C
The sun comes up just to break the cold
G D
Last night I woke with the stars looking back at me
Em C
Swallowing the sky
G D
I felt no anger I felt no shame
Em C
I felt no reason to cry
[Refrão]D G
If I'm not here in the morning
D G
I'll cry a river of tears
D
I'll learn to live in a new town
C G
But my heart is staying here
INSTR: G D Em C 2 x's
VERSE 2:
G D
When it's quiet out here a hundred miles away
Em C
You can hear the train on the line
G D/F#
The whistle blows just to break the silence
Em C
I wave just to break the time
G D
I close my eyes, I think of runnin' water
Em C
I think of runnin' away
G D
But the fires burnt to ashes and it's darker than before
Em C
But I can see as clear as day
[Refrão]D G
If I'm not here in the morning
D G
I'll cry a river of tears
D
I'll learn to live in a new town
C G
But my heart is staying here
D/F#
I'll learn to live in a new town
C G
But my heart is staying here
How to play Nullabour Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.