Quiet Desperation
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[(intro) ]D G D G
D G D Em
My soul is in the mountain, my heart is in the land,
G A D
I'm lost here in the city, there's so much I don't understand.
D G D Em G A D
There's quiet desperation coming over me, coming over me.
A G D
I've got to leave I can't stay another day,
A G D
there's an emptiness inside of me.
A G D A
I can't bear the loneliness out here,
A7 G
there's another place I've got to be,
D
another place I’ve got to be.
( G D G )
D G D Em
I long for you, Dakota, the smell of sweet grass on the plain,
G A D
I see too much meanness and I feel too much pain.
D G D Em G A D
There's quiet desperation coming over me, coming over me.
A G D
I've got to leave I can't stay another day,
A G D
there's an emptiness inside of me.
A G D A
I can't bear the loneliness out here,
A7 G
there's another place I've got to be,
D
another place I’ve got to be.
( D Em G A D ) (2x)
( D G D G D G D G D )
How to play Quiet Desperation
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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.