The Gypsy Life
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John Gorka - The Gypsy Life
Intro: C F G C F G C
F G C
There is nothing in my head today
F G C
Nothing awful there, to ponder or confuse me
F G C
Go ahead, in what you have to say
F G C
And I will listen as I listen to the news
F G C
I know the whole truth there, is horrible
F G C
It's better if you take a little at a time
F G C
Too much and you are not portable
F G F
Not enough and you'll be making happy rhymes
Chorus:
G F
You might like the gypsy life
Am G F
You judge your progress by the phases of the moon
G F
Get your compass and your sharpest knife
Am G F G C
People love you when they know you're leaving soon
F G C
If you choose to settle in one place
F G C
It may be harder, over, on the ones you love
F G C
Like a tree without the growing space
F G F
You will be taking from below and from above
Chorus:
G F
You might like the gypsy life
Am G F
You judge your progress by the phases of the moon
G F
Get your compass and your sharpest knife
Am G F
People love you when they know you're leaving soon
Instrumental: G F G F C Am C F G C
F G C
There is nothing in my head today
F G C
I'll cross the river, people, as I cross my heart
F G C
The Pigeon Bridges are a place to stay
F G F
I will go under, as I try to do my part
Chorus:
G F
You might like the gypsy life
Am G F
You judge your progress by the phases of the moon
G F
Get your compass and your sharpest knife
Am G F C
People love you when they know you're leaving soon
F G
Soon
F C
Soon
How to play The Gypsy Life
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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.