Southbound
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Intro:
G Am C Bm
G Am C G
[Verso 1]
G Am
I guess this is it
C Bm
I guess this is the end of a long hard road
G
I'vebeenlooking
Am C G
For an answerfrom someone for so long, knowin'it ain't gonna show
G Am
When I came to the city
C Bm
I was looking for a clue
G Am
But the scent's gone cold and the streets are overflowin'
C G
With women that look like you
[Refrão]
G Am
So goodbye, New York
C Bm
I'm leavin' on a midnight train
G Am
Took a bite of your apple and before I knew what happened
C G
I was caught up in your game
G Am
But I'm breaking free
C Bm
No more can you hold me down
C Bm Am G
I'm rolling down that line, leavin' my old life behind
G
On a freight a-headed southbound
[Verso 2]
G
When the summer came
Am C Bm
And I first saw your face, I thought I had it figured out
G Am
And then came November and brought the rain
C G
And now my mind is filled with doubt
G Am
But I'm leavin' for the last time
C Bm
I know I said no more
G Am
Maybe I'll come back when the streets are packed
C G
And my heartache ain't so sore
[Refrão]
G Am
So goodbye, New York
C Bm
I'm leavin' on a midnight train
G Am
Took a bite of your apple and before I knew what happened
C G
I was caught up in your game
G Am
But I'm breaking free
C Bm
No more can you hold me down
C Bm Am G
I'm rolling down that line, leavin' my old life behind
G
On a freight a-headed southbound
{Break}
G Am C Bm
G Am C G
[Refrão]
G Am
So goodbye, New York
C Bm
I'm leavin' on a midnight train
G Am
Took a bite of your apple and before I knew what happened
C G
I was caught up in your game
G Am
But I'm breaking free
C Bm
No more can you hold me down
C Bm Am G
I'm rolling down that line, leavin' my old life behind
G
On a freight a-headed southbound
C Bm Am G
I'm rolling down that line, leavin' my old life behind
G
On a freight a-headed southbound
Outro:
G Am C Bm
G Am C G
How to play Southbound
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.