Peter Ward
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Intro
C F C C F C G Am F C C G C
verse 1
C F C
The time had come for a new beginning
C F C
The time had come to leave the past behind
G Am F C
Like I’d done a few times before, I was looking for the door
G C
I was young but feeling pretty tired.
verse 2
C F C
The home I’d had somehow felt so cold
C F C
The home I’d had was haunted by the past
G Am F C
Struggled to find reasons in that town of 4 seasons
G C
What ever I tried didn’t seem to last
[Refrão]G Am F C
Burdened by mistakes I’d made I was troubled like never before
G Am F C
Twists and turns along the way warning signs I never saw
G Am F C
Did what was right at the time was done for ever more
G Am F C G C
Thought I need to be far away if I was honest with myself that day
verse 3
C F C
So I travelled as a perfect stranger
C F C
So I travelled onto other lands
G Am F C
Soon things grew and I prospered there saw the world without a care
G C
And found new friends to lend a helping hand
Instrumental
C F C C F C G Am F C C G C
verse 4
C F C
There were many times that come to mind
C F C
There were many times I felt the fire ignite
G Am F C
Dark outside a London afternoon my guitar was playing brand new tunes
G C
And inside I was warm and bright
[Refrão]G Am F C
And no one can touch me now no matter what they say
G Am F C
I’ve made it to higher ground and its here I’m going to stay
G Am F C
Life was ripe for living an adventure in every way
G Am F C G C
I was glad to be far away if I was honest with myself that day
Verse 5
C F C
The time has come to head back home again
C F C
And the time has come to see old friends of mine
G Am F C
They made me welcome no hesitation, life down under was a revelation
G C
I’ll go back some day and I’ll be fine
Outro
G Am F C G
I’ll go back some day
Am F C G
I’ll go back some day
Am F C G
Am F G
C F C F C F C G C
How to play Peter Ward
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 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.