Ploughman
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Intro: C Bb F G
C Bb F G
[Verso 1]
C Bb F G C Bb F G
I am a ploughman and I plough my earth
C Bb F G C Bb F G
I get my pay from the earth…I…serve
C Bb F G C Bb F G
A little corn…and a glass of wine
C Bb F G C Bb F G
I want…no more 'cause this life is fine
[Refrão]
Am Bbm
Fly away
Bm Bbm
High away
Am
Fly away
Solo: Em F#m G F#m
Em F#m G F#m
[Verso 2]
C Bb F G C Bb F G
I watch the land and the prey at work
C Bb F G C Bb F G
I get my pay from the soil I serve
C Bb F G C Bb F G
It's always giving if I treat it right
C Bb F G C Bb F G
I plough my earth and the earth delights
[Refrão]
Am Bbm
Fly away
Bm Bbm
High away
Am
Fly away
Solo: Em F#m G F#m
Em F#m G F#m
C Bb F G
[Verso 3]
C Bb F G C Bb F G
I am a ploughman and I till my fields
C Bb F G C Bb F G
I love to search in all the ground I till
C Bb F G C Bb F G
I love the rain on the soil I tread
C Bb F G C Bb F G
My field is giving and my family's fed
[Refrão]
Am Bbm
Fly away
Bm Bbm
High away
Am Bbm
Fly away
Bm
High away
Solo: Em F#m G F#m
Em F#m G F#m
Em F#m G F#m
Em F#m G F#m Em
How to play Ploughman
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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.