Setting Sun
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Intro
Em G D A Em G D G Em
[Verso 1]
Em G D A
Sweet water carry me Lord angel deliver me
Em G D G Em
I just got to stay free one more day
Em G D A
Lawman been on my tail won’t stop until I’m in jail
Em G D G Em
And damn sure he’ll set a bail that I can’t pay
A Em A Em
So I’m riding yes I’m riding
[Refrão]
Em D
And the sins of my past
D A
Are catching up with me at last
Em G
Like a cowboy on the run
D A
Chasing me into the setting sun
Em G
And the sky is turning red
D A
And I could die but I think instead
Em G D A
I’ll try to stay one step ahead
G A Em G A Em
Of the setting sun
[Verso 2]
Em G D A
I been running so long don’t know what I done
Em G D G Em
It’s a dark cloud hanging over me all my life
Em G D A
So I got to keep movin on knowin I’m never goin home
Em G D G Em
And live to see the break of dawn one more time
A Em A Em
So I’m riding yes I’m riding yes I’m riding
[Refrão]
Em D
And the sins of my past
D A
Are catching up with me at last
Em G
Like a cowboy on the run
D A
Chasing me into the setting sun
Em G
And the sky is turning red
D A
And I could die but I think instead
Em G D A
I’ll try to stay one step ahead
G A Em G A Em
Of the setting sun
Solo
Em G D A Em G D G Em
Em G D A Em G D G Em
A Em A Em A Em
Yes I’m riding I’m riding I’m riding
A Em
I’m riding
[Refrão]
Em D
And the sins of my past
D A
Are catching up with me at last
Em G
Like a cowboy on the run
D A
Chasing me into the setting sun
Em G
And the sky is turning red
D A
And I could die but I think instead
Em G D A
I’ll try to stay one step ahead
Em G D A Em G D A
Of the setting sun
Em G D A Em G D A
Em G D A Em G D A
Em G D A G A Em
How to play Setting Sun
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.