The Quest
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Intro: D G D G A D
D G D
Well I came out swinging at the Center field wall
A
And I caught a fast ball and I touched them all
G D A Bm
But I burned down my engines needed a break
D A D
Where all thats required is the time that we take
G Bm
Now I'm done doing nothing, I'm weary of rest
G A D
And I've got to get back to the quest
Intro
D G D
I've ran out of reasons for laying so low
A
my memories will stay but my body must go
G D A Bm
Back to the thunder, the rock and the wheel
D A D
And the truths on my love, only time will reveal
G Bm
And I've just been forgiven and I'm all confessed
G A D
so I've got to get back to the quest
Intro
D G D
In one hand a ticket, in the other, a bag
A
Times have been good, it makes goodbye a drag
G D A Bm
But I wasn't born to be standing still alone
D A D
You know, one day my tombstone will say "Born to be gone"
G Bm
Now my posse is waiting out to the west
G A D
Yes, it's time to get back to the quest
G A D
Time to get back to the quest
OUTRO: D G D G A D
How to play The Quest
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 D. 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.