The narrow way
View chords used in this chart
(guitar with vibrato pedal)
C Gmaj7 C Emadd9
Am G Am F Am
Following the path as it leads toward
Am5- D D/D#
The darkness in the north
Am G Am F Am
Weary stranger's faces show their sympathy
Am5- D D/D#
They've seen that hope before
A D
And if you want to stay for a little bit
A D
Rest your aching limbs for a little bit
D/E
For you the night is beckoning
D
And now you can't delay
D/E
You hear the night birds calling you
D/F
But you can't catch the words they say
D/E D A
And you realize you must be on your way
Am G Am
Mystery swelling, creatures crawling
F Am Am5- D D/D# D
Hear the roar get louder in your ears
Am G Am
You know the folly was your own
F Am Am5- D D/D# D
But the force behind can't conquer all you fears
A D
And if you want to stay for a little bit
A D
Rest your aching limbs for a little bit
D/E
For you the night is beckoning
D
And now you can't delay
D/E
You hear the night birds calling you
D/F
But you can't catch the words they say
D/E D A
And you realize you must be on your way
Am G Am
Throw your thoughts back many years
F Am Am5- D D/D# D
To the time when love was life with every morning
Am G Am
Perhaps a day will come,
F Am Am5- D D/D# D
When the match for me the curlers past warning
A D
And if you want to stay for a little bit
A D
Rest your aching limbs for a little bit
D/E
For you the night is beckoning
D
And now you can't delay
D/E
You hear the night birds calling you
D/F
But you can't catch the words they say
D/E D A
And you realize you must be on your way
Am, G Am, F Am, Am/5- D D/D# (repeat to fade)
How to play The narrow way
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 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.