The Traveller
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Intro:
Cm fading out
F Cm (x2)
F
When I come home
Cm
You're just lying there
F
Face against the wall
Cm Eb C#maj7
Never had a care
F#
I am just a traveller
Bb
There's no light in this room
F
And the body's aching at night
Cm
Would I be acting up
F Cm Eb
If i said it's not enough
C#maj7
Who knows who else who is with
F#
No one is with the traveller
Bb
There's a light in my eyes
F Cm (x2)
And a future invisible now
F
Heard it's your birthday
Cm
Candles in a row
F
Better blow them quick
Cm Eb C#maj7
Before they're melting on the floor
F#
You were never a traveller
Bb
There's no light in your room
F
And the bodies don't ache in the night
Cm
Would I be acting up
F Cm Eb
If i said not that much
C#maj7 F#
Who else would do anything for the traveller
Bb
There's a light in her eyes
F Cm (x2)
And a future visible touch
Outro: Eb C#maj7 F# Bb F Cm (x2)
Eb C#maj7 F# Bb
F Cm
I was looking out of the window at the sky
F Cm
Starless vigil of a life that has gone by
F Cm
Saturn turning and I feel there's not much more
F Cm
For a vision of the night turn off your light
How to play The Traveller
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 Cm. 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.