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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste:
3rd traste
[Intro]
D A
D A
D A E
 
[Verse 1]
D A
Haven't been home in four years
D A
I've forgotten the road that takes me there
D A E
Haven't seen a face like yours in a long time
D A
Hell, I've seen the hungry on the streets
D A
Hell, I've been the hungry on the streets
D A E
I've seen everything from here to the midnight
 
[Chorus]
Bm D A E
But I ain't going back this time
Bm D A E
I ain't going back this time
D A
I ain't going back
 
[Interlude]
D A
D A E
 
[Verse 2]
D A
I've been holdin' on this lonely blues
D A
Just to try and make a buck or two
D A E
Just to try and make enough for a nice bed tonight
D A
I've met men in every dirty pub
D A
In the corners of every city slum
D A E
I've stayed with the prince of Thailand through the summertime
 
[Chorus]
Bm D A E
But I ain't going back this time
Bm D A E
I ain't going back this time
D A
I ain't going back
 
[Interlude]
D A
D A E
 
[Verse 3]
D A
These boots been movin' much too fast
D A
But I think I'll stay and share a glass
D A E
Can I stay with you in your nice bed tonight?
D A
In fact these boots they haven't touched the ground
D A
Never been taught to stick around
D A E
But I think I'll stay and settle down for a while
 
[Chorus]
Bm D A E
'Cause I ain't going back this time
Bm D A E
I ain't going back this time
 
[Outro]
D A
D A
D A E

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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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