On This Road
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Intro: Bb D#
verse 1
D# Gm
On this road that I’m on
C# C Fm
I don’t know where life will lead
E G# Bb
so I’ll leave it and go and find my
D# Gm
Place in the sun.
D# D#7 Fm Dm7
I must run to where my cup waits for
Bb
me just to see.
verse 2
D# Gm
On this road that I’m on
C# C Fm E
I’m a loserrr never winning the race
G#m Bb D#
I can’t leave this place and not knowing
Gm D# D#7
The taste of the things that life can
Fm Dm7 Bb
hold both for you and for me.
verse 3
D# Gm D# D#7
All my life I’ve been a dreamer never
G# B D#
knowing how to see that a chance waits
Gm D# C# C Fm
for me so I’ll go and find my place in
Dm Bb D#
this strange tapestry
Bb D# Gm D# D#7
I must go where life will lead me
G# E B D#
right or wrong I must you see cause this way
Gm Fm Dm D# Bb D#
everyday isn’t real and don’t want to know why.
How to play On This Road
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 Bb. 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.