Spartanburg Sign - The Piedmont Boys

Spartanburg Sign

View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Sounds like the song is in 7/4 - except for the bridge
 
[Intro]
C C F C C C C
C C F C C C C
 
[Verse 1]
C C F C C C C
I long to see that Spartanburg sign
C C F C C C C
It means I'm a little bit closer to home
G G G F F F F
It means I'm a little bit closer to you
G G G F F F F
I can drop my bag and kick off my shoes
C C F C C C C
It means I'm a little bit closer to you
 
[Instrumental]
C C F C C C C
C C F C C C C
G G G F F F F
G G G F F F F
C C F C C C C
C C F C C C C
 
[Verse 2]
C C F C C C C
Don't get me wrong I love the road
C C F C C C C
I love to ramble and sing my songs
G G G F F F F
But it's hard out here the way we roll
G G G F F F F
It sure ain't for the timid soul
C C F C C C C
I long to see that Spartanburg sign
 
[Bridge]
Am Am Em Em F F C C
Get me off this damned highway I've had my fill for a while
Am Am Em Em F F C C
I just need a taste of home I need to feel your fire
Am Am Em Em F F C G
Take me in your loving arms and warm me to my bones
Am Am G G F F F F
God it feels good to be back home
 
[Instrumental]
C C F C C C C
C C F C C C C
G G G F F F F
G G G F F F F
C C F C C C C
C C F C C C C
 
[Verse 3]
C C F C C C C
I long to see that Spartanburg sign
C C F C C C C
It means I'm a little bit closer to home
G G G F F F F
It means I'm a little bit closer to you
G G G F F F F
I can drop my bag and kick off my shoes
C C F C C C C
It means I'm a little bit closer to you
C C F C
Brockman McClimon we're almost home

How to play Spartanburg Sign

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 E. 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.

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