The Horses
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste:
4th traste
As recorded by Home Free, Travis Collins & Amy Sheppard
(2023 release)
Capo 4th fret
[Intro]
G D Em C
G
[Verse 1]
D Em
We will fly, way up high
C G
Where the cold wind blows
D Em
Or in the sun laughing having fun
C
With all the people that she knows
[Verse 2]
G D Em
And if the situation should keep us separated
C G
You know the world won't fall apart
D
And you will free the beautiful bird
Em
That's caught inside your heart
[Pre-Chorus]
C D C
Can't you hear her?
D C
Oh, she cries so loud
D C D G
Casts her wild note over water and cloud
[Chorus]
C Am F C
That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
Am F C
We'll be riding on the horses, yeah
Am F C
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
Am F G D Em C G
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up
[Verse 3]
D Em
You will grow and until you go
C G
I'll be right there by your side
D Em
And even then whisper the wind
C G
And she will carry up your ride
D Em
I hear all the people of the world
C G
In one bird's lonely cry
D Em
See them trying every way they know how
C
To make their spirit fly
[Pre-Chorus]
D C
Can't you see him?
D C
He's down on the ground
D C D G
He has a broken wing looking all around
[Chorus]
C Am F C
That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
Am F C
We'll be riding on the horses, yeah
Am F C
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
Am F C
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up
[Chorus]
N.C.
That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
N.C.
You go riding on the horses, yeah
N.C.
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
N.C.
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up
[Out-Chorus]
C Am F C
That's the way it's gonna be, little darlin'
Am F C
We'll be riding on the horses, yeah
Am F C
Way up in the sky, little darlin'
Am F C
And if you fall I'll pick you up, pick you up
How to play The Horses
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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.