Someday Soon
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CAPO: 5th Fret
Intro: C Am F C Dm G C
Am
There's a young man that I know
F C Em
Whose age is twenty-one
F G
Comes from down in southern Colorado
C Am
He's just out of the service
F C
He's looking for his fun
Dm
Someday soon
G C
Going with him, someday soon
Am
My parents cannot stand him
F C
'Cause he rides the rodeo
Em F G
My daddy says he will leave me crying
C Am
But I would follow him right down
F C
The toughest road I know
Dm
Someday soon
G C G
Going with him, someday soon
When he comes to call
F C Am
My pa ain't got a good word to say
D
Guess it's 'cause he's just as wild
G
In his younger days
C Am
So blow, you old Blue Northern
F C
Blow my love to me
Em F G
He's driving in tonight from California
C Am
And he loves his damned old rodeo
F C
As much as he loves me
Dm
Someday soon
G C
Going with him, someday soon
Instrumental: Am F C Em F G C Am F C Dm G C G
When he comes to call
F C Am
My pa ain't got a good word to say
D
Guess it's 'cause he's just as wild
G
In his younger days
C Am
So blow, you old Blue Northern
F C
Blow my love to me
Em F G
He's driving in tonight from California
C Am
And he loves his damned old rodeo
F C
As much as he loves me
Dm
Someday soon
G C G Am
Going with him, someday soon
Dm
Someday soon
G C G Am Dm G C
Going with him, someday soon
How to play Someday Soon
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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.