Passing Through
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C
Passing through, passing through.
C7
Sometimes happy, sometimes blue,
F D
Glad that I ran into you.
C G C
Tell the people that you saw me passing through.
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C C7
I saw Jesus on the cross
F C
On a hill called Calvary
I said "do you hate mankind
D G
For what they’ve done to you?"
C C7
He said, "Talk of love not hate,
F D
There’s things to do and it's getting late.
C G C
We’re all brothers and we are only passing through.
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C C7
And I shivered with George Washington
F C
One cold night down in Valley Forge,
I said, "George, how come these soldiers fight so,
D G
They way they do?"
C C7
He said, "Men will suffer, and fight,
F D
Some will even die for what they think is right
F G C
Even though they know they're only passing through"
C
Passing through, passing through.
C7
Sometimes happy, sometimes blue,
F D
Glad that I ran into you.
C G C
Tell the people that you saw me passing through.
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C C7
So, if you see me passin’ you by
F C
And you stop there wondering why
D G
And you wish you could do some touring too
C C7
Grab your suitcase and stick out your thumb
F D
Thank your folks for all they’ve done
C
You got a whole lot of adventure
G C
Ahead of you, passin’ through
C
Passin’ through
How to play Passing Through
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.