The Village
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A Em D
Where did I go, how did I come to reach this place?
A Em D
If only I'd learned to let them hold me.
A Em D
There's a beggar with gold, said he made a village built with clay,
A Em D
Before it all got washed away.
A Em D
Oooh
A Em D
Oooh
A Em D
Oooh
A Em D
Oooh
A Em
Down by the river where the river is so cold,
D
and the older and women come to play.
A Em D
A Em
Steady my heart cos the pattern of your soul
D
Is spoken in the rhythm of yesterday.
A Em D
Na na na yeah
A Em D
Na na na yeah
A Em D
Na na na yeah
A Em D
Na na na yeah
A Em D
Where did I go, how did I come to reach this place?
A Em D
If only I'd let the beggars show me,
A Em D
To the valley of gold where once stood the village build with clay,
A Em D
Before I all got washed away.
How to play The Village
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.