Theme For An Imaginary Western
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A F#m
When the wagons leave the city
B7 G
For the forest and further on
A F#m
Painted wagon of the morning
B7 D
Dusty roads where they´ve gone
A F#m
Sometimes travelin´ through the darkness
B7 G
At the summer comin´ home
A F#m
Fallen faces by the wayside
D B7 A
Look as if they might have known
F#m C#m
Oh the sun was in their eyes
F#m C#m
And the desert was dry
D A F#m B7 D
In a country towns where their laughter sounds
A F#m
Oh the dancing and the singing
B7 G
Oh the music when they played
A F#m
Oh the fire that they saw there
B7 D
On the grave of no return
A F#m
Sometimes they found it
A F#m
Sometimes they kept it
B7 G
Often lost in on the way
A F#m
Pawnee shadow to possess him
D B7 A
Sometimes ride inside of day
F#m C#m
Oh the sun was in their eyes
F#m C#m
And the desert was dry
D A F#m B7 D
In a country towns where their laughter sounds
How to play Theme For An Imaginary Western
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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.