Tishomingo
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C Am G C
Well I don't think that the city moves slow enough for me
Am G C
So I'm gonna leave now and I ain't showin' no warnings
Am G C
And I know that mama said her love will always lead me home
Am G C
But I've been followin' this lonely road for way too long
[Refrão]
F C
So won't you pray for me tonight
G Am
I've been headin' down a dark cold road
F C
I've been dreamin' of a porch swing with some lights
G Am
Hopin' I can find myself back home
Solo
F C G Am (x2)
[Verso 2]
C Am G C
Now I'm breakin' horses out in Tishomingo
Am G C
And every night I lay there and wonder where good men's dreams go
Am G C
And most nights I wonder how far train cars can travel
Am G C
Or how far a man can go before one's truly unraveled
[Refrão]
F C
So won't you pray for me tonight
G Am
I've been headin' down a dark cold road
F C
I've been dreamin' of a porch swing with some lights
G Am
Hopin' I can find myself back home
Solo
F C G Am (x2)
[Verso 3]
C Am
Don't jump in so quick kid
G C
You're gonna wind up hurt
Am G C
She's with a new man in New York the last time I heard
Am G C
And I know that mama said her love will always lead me home
Am G C
But I've been followin' a lonely road for way too long
[Refrão]
F C
So won't you pray for me tonight
G Am
I've been headin' down a dark cold road
F C
I've been dreamin' of you by my side
G Am
Prayin' I can get myself back home
How to play Tishomingo
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.