Over Yonder
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Capo 2
D A D A
(D)The warden said he'd mail my (A)letter
(D)The chaplain's waitin' by the (A)door
(D)Tonight we'll cross the yard (A)together
(D)Then they can't hurt me (A)anymore.
Chorus
(D)I am going over (A)yonder
(D)Where no (G)ghost can follow (D)me (A)
(D)There's another place (G)beyond here
Where (D)I'll be free (A)I believe.
Give my radio to Johnson
Thibodeaux can have my fan
Send my Bible home to Mama
Call her every now and then.
Chorus
I suppose I got it comin'
I can't ever pay enough
All my rippin' and a runnin'
I hurt everyone I loved.
The world'll turn around without me
The sun'll come up in the east
Shinin' down on all of them that hate me
I hope my goin' brings 'em peace.
Chorus
How to play Over Yonder
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 D. 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.