The Migrant
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste:
2nd traste
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NNBXr5LWAc&t=5s
Key A capo 2
[Intro]
G Dm7 G Dm7
[Verse 1]
G C G
I know that your wheat fields need working
Em C G
And there's just time before the rain starts to fall
G C G
But I cannot stay for the harvest
Bm Em
Cause tonight I'm headin' down south
C G
Goodbye I'll see you all
[Verse 2]
Dm7 G
I hear there's a pipeline a hirin' hands out in Texas
C Bm Am7 D7
So I guess I'll go and brush a well or two
G Bm Em
Can you wait until I'm make enough
C G
To get us through the winter
Bm Em Am7
For the days are short and cold and work is scarce
[Verse 3]
D7 G Dm7 G
Mhm the fragrance of your hair is in each meadow
Em C G
And your smile has touched the wind
G Dm7 G
And as I work my way closer to you
Bm C G
It feels so good to be close to home again
[Verse 4]
Am7
When the leaves fall from the trees
C G
Look out your window oh yeah
Bm Em C D7
And you'll see me coming up the road
G Dm7 G
Run as fast as you can out to meet me
Bm Em C G
And throw your arms around me baby cause baby I'm home
[Outro]
Dm7 G Dm7
I finally got back home
G Dm7 G
Home sweet home it's too good to be back home
How to play The Migrant
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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.