Scavenger
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CAPO: 2nd Fret
Intro: D G D
G D
Once, a long time ago
G D
I was cast away, left for dead
A
A child on the road
G D
Just a scavenger
G D
Never looked around
G D A D
Just watched my shoes moving forward on the ground
G D
Looking for a corner, feather-face, man or ring
G A
And a piece of string to tie them on me
G D
To keep little bit warm
G D
I wrap myself in leaves
G D
What was thrown away
A G D
I picked up like a refugee
[Refrão] G
You may never hear the angels sing
D
On the "Voice Of God", all night
A
You may walk yourself, alone
Bm
Through the hills of the night
G
But you walk with the ones you love
D
In the valley of your life
You'll always stand with the ones you keep
A D
In the valley of your life
G D
Once, a long time ago
G D
There was a shepherd
A
Took one of his own
G D
He took him up high
G D
Raised up his knife
G D
No words were spoken
A D
His face filled the sky
G D
Leave his family, leave his home
G A
Set free the men, set free to roam
G D
Baby, when Iâ??ve got scavengers
G D
Through this dusty road
A D
When Iâ??m at highway, lifeâ??s open road
Bm A D
Another refugee, lifeâ??s open road
[Refrão] G
You may never hear the angels sing
D
On the "Voice Of God", all night
A
You may walk yourself, alone
Bm
Through the hills of the night
G
But you walk with the ones you love
D
In the valley of your life
You'll always stand with the ones you keep
A D
In the valley of your life
Instrumental: G D A D G D G D
[Refrão] G
You may never hear the angels sing
D
On the "Voice Of God", all night
A
You may walk yourself, alone
Bm
Through the hills of the night
G
But you walk with the ones you love
D
In the valley of your life
You'll always stand with the ones you keep
A D
In the valley of your life
You'll always stand with the ones you keep
A D G D
In the valley of your life
How to play Scavenger
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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.