The Farmer
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[Verso 1] C G D
The farmer kissed his wife for the last time
C G D
He said my dear, my life you'll always be mine
C G D
The rain's goin' away and the heats too hot for here
C G D
Promise I'll send money throughout the year
D
Money throughout the year
( Em C G D )
[Pré-Refrão]Em C G D
Shelter from the storm wait for my call
Em C G D
If fortune follows I'll be back by next year's fall (yeah I'll be back)
[Refrão]Em
I'll be back my dear
C G
I'll be back for you
D
Be back my love
( C G D )
[Verso 2] C G D
As he walked out from his life he said with a smile
C G D
I will not be back home for more than a while
C
Grass turned to steel
G D
The sky turned to cloudy grey
C G D
I'll be back home to care for you one cold day
D
Care for you one cold day
( Em C G D )
[Pré-Refrão]Em C G D
Shelter from the storm wait for my call
Em C G D
If fortune follows I'll be back by next year's fall (yeah I'll be back)
[Refrão]Em
I'll be back my dear
C G
I'll be back for you
D
Be back my love
( Am Bm C G D )
[Ponte]Am Bm C G D
Pack my bags and I'll be home
Am Bm C G D
I would not leave you in this world alone
Am C G D
Pack my bags and I'll be home
Am C G D
I would not leave you in this world alone
Solo Em C G D
Em C G D
[Refrão]Em
I'll be back my dear
C G
I'll be back for you
D
Be back my love
Em C G D
I'll be the ere
Final Em
How to play The Farmer
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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.