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