Tie Me Down
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Tie Me Down - Jack Savoretti
CAPPO 4
G F
Tie me down
G Am
I'll go wild, I'll go wild
F
You can't hold down
G Am
A homeless child, a homeless child
F G
No man was born to be locked up
Am
No man is born to not be free
F
We're here to live, we're here to love
G Am
We're here to touch, feel and see
Em Dm
When the lows get too heavy
Em Dm
I must teach myself to climb
Am
Tie me down
G Am
I'll go wild, I'll go wild
F
You can't hold down
G Am
A homeless child, a homeless child
Instrumental F G Am
F G
Behind the cloth, behind the paint
Am
Behind the flesh and bones
G
Behind the laughter and the pain
Am
Behind the eyes lies my soul
Em Dm
When the tears get too heavy
Em Dm
I must teach myself to cry
Am
Tie me down
G Am
I'll go wild, I'll go wild
F
You can't hold down
G Am
A homeless child, a homeless child
G Am
Oh, there's got to be a way
F G
I'm a hunter for better days
Am
Tie me down
G Am
I'll go wild, I'll go wild
F
You can't hold down
G Am
A homeless child, a homeless child x3
How to play Tie Me Down
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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.