On The Rail
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Capo 3:
G C G
I want to find me a whole new world
C G Em D
A whole new world at the edge of the earth
G Bm
I want a place no one has been
C D
And I want to get there first
G C G
I want to follow the fish in the sea
C] G Em D
The fish in the sea, the first to the last
G Bm
I want a place named after me
C D
Is that too much to ask?
C Em D
I want to sail on the sky so blue
C Em D
I want to walk round my Cabot Trail
C Bm
I want to take my chances with you
C G
I want to set my heart on the rail
C G
I want to set my heart on the rail
G C G C G Em D
G C G C G D
G C G
I want to leave them all behind
C G Em D
Them all behind, my family and friends
G Bm
I want to seek, and they're gonna find
C D
They're never gonna see me again
G C G
I want to follow the stars in the sky
C G Em D
The stars in the sky, wherever they go
G Bm
Any place is better than here
C D
Let's get this show on the road
C Em D
I want to find me a brand new land
C Em D
I want to walk round my Cabot Trail
C Bm
I want that feeling when I hold your hand
C G
I want to set my heart on the rail
C G
I want to set my heart on the rail
Oh oh, oh oh...
G C G C G Em D
G C G C G D
G C G
When I arrive, I'll stake my claim
C G Em D
I'll stake my claim, they'll take my name
G Bm
When I arrive, this place I find
C D
Is never gonna be the same
Outro:
C
I want to find me a whole new world
C Em D
I want to sail on the sky so blue
C Bm
I want to walk to the edge of the earth
C Bm
I want to take my chances with you
C Em D
I want to find me a brand new land
C Em D
I want to walk round my Cabot Trail
C Bm
I want that feeling when I hold your hand
C G
I want to set my heart on the rail
C G
I want to set my heart on the rail
C G
I want to set my heart on the rail
How to play On The Rail
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.