Southern Air
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Intro: D A F#m G
Verse 1:
D A
I've watched the world go by, outside a window I
F#m G
still can't believe where I am now
D A
It's been forever long, adventures come and gone
F#m G
And I'm left alone but not let down
Pre-Chrous:
Bm A
'Cause I have found a gravity. A voice that pulls me
F#m G
to my knees, telling me remember where you're from
[Refrão]
D A
This southern air is all I need, Breathe it in and I can see
Bm G
Canvasses behind my eyes, All the colours of my life
D A
This southern air is in my lungs, It's in every word I've sung
Bm G
It seems the only truth I know, This will always be home
Break: D
Verse 2:
D A
I've thought about the day, When I could truly say
F#m G
I'm better now, Well here I am
Pre-Chrous:
Bm A
'Cause I have left this gravity grab a hold and carry me
F#m G
And I will not forget where I am from
A
Forget where I am from
[Refrão]
D A
This southern air is all I need, Breathe it in and I can see
Bm G
Canvasses behind my eyes, All the colours of my life
D A
This southern air is in my lungs, It's in every word I've sung
Bm G
It seems the only truth I know, This will always be home
A G D A G D
Always be home always be home
G D A Bm
The sun lays down inside the ocean, I'm right where I belong
G D A Bm
Feel the air, the salt on my skin. The future's coming on
G D A Bm
And after living through these wild years, I'm coming out alive
G D A Bm
I just wanna lay my head here, and stop running for a while
Violin Solo: G D Bm A (2x)
[Refrão]
D A
This southern air is all I need, Breathe it in and I can see
Bm G
Canvasses behind my eyes, All the colours of my life
D A
This southern air is in my lungs, It's in every word I've sung
Bm G
It seems the only truth I know, This will always be home
A G D A G D
Always be home always be home
D A D A
G D G A
Outro:
D A
This southern air is in my lungs, It's in every word I've sung
Bm Gm
It seems the only truth I know, This will always be home
How to play Southern Air
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.