The Way Home
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[Intro ]
Am N.C.
[Verso 1]
Am N.C. F N.C. C N.C. G N.C.
Won't you carry a part of my brok--en heart
F Am
As you slip from these cold hands of mine
G F Am
For fate has divined, and a smuggler and sprite
Dm C G Am
Are divided by water and time
Dm C Am E
Divided by water and time
[Refrão]
Am G/B C F
So you drift in your world, while I wander mine
F C Am E
Now sing what is too sad to tell
C
Through we loved, you and me
F Am
We were never to be
F G Am
So fare thee, fare thee well
F G C
Fare thee, fare thee well
[Verso 2]
Am F C G
Won't you carry a part of my broken heart
F Am
In yours when the waves call you home
G F Am
For when I walk ashore, I know I'll carry yours
Dm C G Am
Ad I'll take you wherever I roam
Dm C Am E
I'll take it wherever I roam
[Refrão]
Am G/B C F
So you drift in your world, while I wander mine
F C Am E
Now sing what is too sad to tell
C
Through we loved, you and me
F Am
We were never to be
F G Am
So fare thee, fare thee well
F G C
Fare thee, fare thee well
How to play The Way Home
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.