On My Way
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Verse 1:
G D G D
I want to kill this man, but he turned around and ran
C D C D
I'll kill him with karate that I learned in Japan
G D G D
He wouldn't see my face, I wouldn't leave a trace.
C D C D
I wouldn't use a bullet, cause a bullet's a disgrace.
[Refrão]Em Bm Em Bm
Aw, Mom I never thought that I was a murdering man
C G C G
But tonight I'm on my way, tonight I'm on my way
Verse 2:
G D G D
There's this drawer that I know, in a house up the road
C D C D
That's full of things that are easily sold
G D G D
When they go out of town I could go and snoop around
C D C D
And make myself rich, off the things that I found
[Refrão]Em Bm Em Bm
Aw, Mom I never thought that I was a stealing man
C G C G
But tonight I'm on my way, tonight I'm on my way
Verse 3:
G D G D
I was sitting on the bleacher, staring at the speaker
C D C D
Reading his lips, but I could not understand
G D G D
So I opened up my ears and clearly I could hear
C D C D
This detailed story all about a grain of sand
[Refrão]Em Bm Em Bm
Aw, Mom I always dreamt of being a good listener
C G C G
So tonight I'm on my way, tonight I'm on my way
Verse 4:
G D G D
There's this kid you gotta meet, he lives across the street
C D C D
Hes got spirit and heart, we're ten years apart
G D G D
He is up for anything, he can hang with anyone
C D C D
He still likes the things, we used to think were fun
[Refrão]Em Bm Em Bm
Aw, mom I never thought that I could have a friend
C G C G
But tonight I'm on my way, tonight I'm on my way
C G C ( D )
Oh tonight, I'm on my way
Verse 5:
G D G D
I'm in love with someone, who's as pretty as a flower
C D C D
Her life gives me power, so I'm buying her a ring
G D G D
She makes hats with her hands, she is such an artist
C D C D
I'm her biggest fan and I'm teaching her to sing
[Refrão]Em Bm Em Bm
Aw, Mom I never thought that I could love no one
C G C G
But tonight I'm on my way, tonight I'm on my way
C G C G
Ohhhh tonight I'm on my way.
How to play On My Way
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.