Sentimental Journey
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C
Gonna take a sentimental journey,
Em G# G7
Gonna set my heart at ease.
C F Bb9
Gonna take a sentimental journey
C Fdim C G7 C
To renew old memories.
C
Got my bag, I got my reservation,
Em G# G7
Spent each dime I could afford.
C F Bb9
Like a child in wild anticipation,
C Fdim C G7 C
Long to hear that "All aboard!â€
Bridge:
E F Fm
Seven, that's the time we leave,
Bb C C6 C Fdim D7
At seven. I'll be waitin' up for Heaven,
D Am7 G G6 Dm7 G Cdim Dm7 G
Countin' ev'ry mile of railroad track that takes me back.
C
Never thought my heart could be so yearny.
Interlude: C Em G# G7
Em G# G7
Why did I decide to roam?
C F Bb9
Gotta take a sentimental journey,
C Dm7 C Cdim Fdim C
Sentimental journey home.
Em G# G7
Why did I decide to roam
C F Bb9
Gotta take a sentimental journey,
C Dm7 C Cdim Fdim C Em G# G7 C
Sentimental journey home.
How to play Sentimental Journey
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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.