The Wheel
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DbCapotraste:
1st traste
[Intro]
C | C | C | C |
[Verse 1]
C
(The wheel has turned one full circle)
The wheel has turned one full circle
(Time for my meal of wood)
F C
Time for my meal of wood
(To make my home, Lord)
F
To make my home, Lord
(In a stable spoke, Lord)
C
In a stable spoke, Lord
(Inside a turning wheel would be good)
F C
Inside a turning wheel would be good
(To make my home, Lord)
F
To make my home, Lord
(In a stable spoke, Lord)
C
In a stable spoke, Lord
(Inside a turning wheel bound for good)
F C
Inside a turning wheel bound for good
[Instrumental]
C | C | C | C |
[Bridge]
C
The woodbee tries to find purchase
On a turning spoke
From Memphis to Potomac
Never giving up hope
[Verse 2]
C
(I'd die in your jails, Lord)
I'd die in your jails, Lord
(You'd die by my laws, Lord)
F
You'd die by my laws, Lord
(I think you got it worse)
C
I think you got it worse
(No rebel I, Lord)
F
No rebel I, Lord
(I follow the river)
C
I follow the river
(When I'm lost)
F
When I'm lost
(When I'm lost)
C
When I'm lost
[Instrumental]
C | C | C | C |
[Verse 3]
C
The wheel has turned one more circle
F C
The payload is now immense
F C
So climb aboard, all, climb aboard
F
Because the heavier we get
The heavier we get
C
The harder we crush 'em
F
The heavier we get
The heavier we get
C
The harder we crush 'em
[Instrumental]
C | C | C | C |
[Verse 4]
C F
The wagon rolls like an old millstone
C
Driving bad deeds six feet deep
F
To make my home, Lord
(To make my home, Lord)
C
In a stable spoke, Lord
(In a stable spoke, Lord)
F C
Inside a turning wheel would be good
F
To make my home, Lord
(To make my home, Lord)
C
In a stable spoke, Lord
(In a stable spoke, Lord)
F C
Inside a turning wheel bound for good
[Outro]
C | C | C | C |
C |
How to play The Wheel
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 E. 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.