The Voyager - Jenny Lewis

The Voyager

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G D C G
By the time I got your letter, I had lost my mind
 
G D
I was trippin, When you're gettin' better?
 
C G
It's a jagged line
 
D C G
Nothin' lasts forever,when you travel time
 
G D
I've been sippin' that kool aid of the cosmos
 
Em G D C
Cause The Voyagers in every boy and girl
 
Em G D C
If you wanna get to heaven, get out of this world
 
Em G D C
The Voyagers in every boy and girl
 
G D C G
When it finally hit me, I did not cry
 
G D C G
'cause I was at the 7/11, flippin' through The New York Times
 
G D C Am Am
I saw it printed, in black and white.The Voyager goes up in smoke
 
Em G D C
The Voyagers in every boy and girl
 
Em G D C
If you wanna get to heaven get out of this world
 
Em G D C
You're the Voyager
 
Em G D G
You're the Voyager
 
Music Break
 
C D G Em D
 
C D G
You scared me straight
 
Em D
right into your arms
 
C
ah-oh,
 
G D
ah-oh-oh
 
C
ah-oh
 
G D
ah-oh-oh
 
C
ah-oh
 
C G A C
The Voyagers in every boy and girl
 
G D Am C
If you wanna get to heaven get out of this world
 
Em G D C
you're The Voyager
 
Em G D C
you're The Voyager,Hey
 
Em G D C
you're The Voyager
 
Em G D C
I'm the Voyager

How to play The Voyager

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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.

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