Places
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Places
Intro D Dm6 C#m7 F#m7 Bm7 D/E A D Dm6 D/E
A D/A A
I am looking_ for a place to go
F#m F#m/E B7/D# B7
So I can be there
D Dm6 C#m7 F#m7
Alone I'm reaching_ have to ride
B4/7 B7 D/E E7
All my dreams come true.
A D/A A
Now, I'm losing_ my peace of mind
F#m F#m/E B7/D# B7
Oh, Lord help me on
D Dm6 C#m7 F#m7
Alone I'm reaching_ have to hide
Bm7 D/E A
So I'm going on.
{Chorus}
A/E D7+
Makes me wonder brings me songs
C#m7 F#m7
I'm down and down,
C#m7 D/E
I'm down and down
B7
Show me the way
D/E E7
Show me the way.
A D/A A
I am looking_ for a place to go...
Sax Solo F#m F#m/E B7/D# B7 A/B D/E Fdim F#m D/E A
A D/A A
I'm just looking_ for a place to go
F#m F#m/E B7/D# B7
So I can be there
D Dm6 C#m7 F#m7
Alone I'm reaching_ have to hide
Bm7 D/E A Em7 A7
So I'm going on
D Dm6 C#m7 F#m7
Alone I'm reaching_ have to hide
Bm7 D/E A D Dm6 A
So I'm going... on.
How to play Places
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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.