The Call
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(capo on 3rd fret)
G D
It started out as a feeling
Em C
Which then grew into a hope
G D
Which then turned into a quiet thought
Em C
Which then turned into a quiet word
D D7
And then that word grew louder and louder
G Em
'Til it was a battle cry
C
I'll come back
D Em
When you call me
G D
No need to say goodbye
G D
Just because everything's changing
Em C
Doesn't mean it's never been this way before
G D
All you can do is try to know who your friends are
Em C
As you head off to the war
D D7
Pick a star on the dark horizon
G Em
And follow the light
C
You'll come back
D Em
When it's over
G D Em
No need to say goodbye
C
You'll come back
D Em
When it's over
G D G
No need to say goodbye
G D
Now we're back to the beginning
Em C
It's just a feeling and no one knows yet
G D
But just because they can't feel it too
Em C
Doesn't mean that you have to forget
D D7
Let your memories grow stronger and stronger
G Em
'Til they're before your eyes
C
You'll come back
D Em
When they call you
G D Em
No need to say goodbye
C
You'll come back
D Em
When they call you
G D G
No need to say goodbye
How to play The Call
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 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.