The Plain
View chords used in this chart
Intro
G D Em C G/B Am G Em
G D Em D Em G D Em D Em G D C
Em G D Em C G/B Am G Em
verse 1
The plain stretched out before me
G D Em
As far as the slate grey sky
I told her I was leaving
G D Em
With the migrant birds, to fly
I said she might expect me
G D C
With the coming of the spring
Em
When the birds return back home again
G D Em C G/B Am G Em
With newfound songs to sing
verse 2
I hit out on the highway
G D Em
High on the rising sun
I felt my spirit rising
G D Em
My journey was newly begun
The joy of expectation
G D C
Rose in my heart with a song
Em
The courage of conviction
G D Em C G/B Am G Em
Carried my journey along
verse 3
I bathed in the lake of comfort
G D Em
The milk of my mother's breast
The son of constant sorrow
G D Em
Sank to his knees in the west
I prayed to my god for guidance
G D C
To find there was no one but me
Em
There was just the open highway
G D Em C G/B Am G Em
As far as my eyes could see
Instrumental
Em G D Em G D Em G D C
Em G D Em C G/B Am G Em
verse 4
Throughout my endless journey
G D Em
I have been searching for paradise lost
I now retrace my footsteps
G D Em
With the burden of infinite cost
I see myself returning
G D C
Alone, with my head held high
Em
The plain stretched out before me
G D Em C G/B Am G Em
As far as the slate grey sky
How to play The Plain
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 G. 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.