Open Road
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[Verso 1]
Bm D
Well, this Texas wind is howling, blowing across the county line,
F# Bm
And the rain I pray me, just disguise my tears
G D
And I wonder do you think of me, in the memories your keeping
F# Bm
Is your hair still golden brown after all these years
[Refrão]
G D G
Open road, open road, wont you carry me back home
D Bm E A F#
Where I belong, it feels a lifetime ago
G D G D
Open road, open road I feel an aching in my bones
Bm E A F#
O Lord I know theres only one place I should go
Bm
Open road
[Verso 2]
Bm D
Well, this storm is trying to chase me down, though I been running through the night
F# Bm
And my heart feels like a river going flood its banks
G D
Have you let your heart forgive me babe, have you found somebody new
F# Bm
And what do I have to do to make you change your plans
[Refrão]
G D G
Open road, open road, wont you carry me back home
D Bm E A F#
Where I belong, it feels a lifetime ago
G D G D
Open road, open road I feel an aching in my bones
Bm E A F#
O Lord I know theres only one place I should go
Bm
Open road
[Ponte]
Bm D
Babe, I know we wont be there, to convince you, that Ive changed,
F# Bm
But darling one thing Ive learnt to be true
G D
Having tried to find my freedom, down on congress avenue
F# Bm
Its the only word that makes me feel real, is you
[Refrão]
G D G
Open road, open road, wont you carry me back home
D Bm E A F#
Where I belong, it feels a lifetime ago
G D G D
Open road, open road I feel an aching in my bones
Bm E A F#
O Lord I know theres only one place I should go
Bm
Open road
How to play Open Road
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.