The Odyssey
View chords used in this chart
(thanks brenda for the corrections)
Capo on 2nd Fret
Intro Em.....Strummed
Em C G D
I get the feeling when I cross the border ranges
Em C G D
And the Odyessy begins
Em C
To the flat lands in the distance
Em C
I take the path of least resistance
Am G D
That draws me further in
G Em C
And I feel so free
G Em C
This country's got a hold on me
D F C
It wraps it's soul around me
Am D
And will not let me go
Em C G D
The planet spins the stoney desert into twilight
Em C G D
And the universe unfolds
Em C
And the desert shadows flicker
Em C
All around this dusty traveller
Am G D
And I close in by the fire
G Em C
And I feel so free
G Em C
This country's got a hold on me
D F C
It wraps it's soul around me
Am D
And will not let me go
Instrumental
2nd Guitar
Bbm F# Db Ab Bbm F# Db Ab Ab B F# Ebm Ab
Note if your playing this as a solo..This is what I'm doing.
Em C G D Em C G D D F C Am D
G Em C
And I feel so free
G Em C
This country's got a hold on me
D F C
And it wraps it's soul around me
Am
Will not let me
G Em C
And I feel so free
G Em C
This country's got a hold on me
D F C
And it wraps it's soul around me
Am
Will not let me
Am D
Will not let me go
Outro
Play the chorus
G Em C G Em C D F C Am D...To Fade
How to play The Odyssey
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 Em. 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.