The Vast Frontier
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Intro: Gbm-A-D-E-DB
Gbm E A D
The vast frontier is neither your’s nor mine
Gbm E A D
There won’t be cheers for what I have in mind
Gbm E
You can tear out my seems
Db A/D
yet I’ll hold onto my dreams
Gbm Db Gbm
of a vast and free frontier
Gbm E
My limbs (my limbs) might break (may be breaking)
A D
My will may quake (may be quaking)
Gbm E A D
You can build up a fence (a big fence) around the whole of space
Gbm E
You can scrap my body today
Db D
Yet my soul will still find it’s way
Gbm Db Gbm
to the vast and free frontier
How to play The Vast Frontier
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gbm. 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.