Travelin Light
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Intro E A E A E
verse 1: Dierks Bentley
B C#m E
I used to carry my past like a duffel bag
B C#m E
It's been hurting my head and breaking my back
A B C#m
But when you live in the rear view you just crash
B C#m E
Oh, I'm done carrying my past like that
[Refrão] E
I'm travelling light
A E
I'm laying it down
A E
All those demons I keep dragging round
A E
I'm cutting the ties
A E
I'm dropping the weight
A E
With all my hurt and my regrets and my mistakes
B A
I'm tired of living unforgiven
E
So i'm travelling light
B C#m E
Oh, I'm travelling light
verse 2: Brandi Carlile
B C#m E
Don't lay the blame on anyone else
B C#m E
I'm always last to forgive myself
A B C#m
Well starting over is overdue
B C#m E
And these old boots sure feel brand new
[Refrão] E
I'm travelling light
A E
I'm laying it down
A E
All those demons I keep dragging round
A E
I'm cutting the ties
A E
I'm dropping the weight
A E
With all my hurt and my regrets and my mistakes
B A
I'm tired of living unforgiven
E
So i'm travelling light
B C#m E
Oh, I'm travelling light
Solo
E E E B
Bridge: Both
E
All I'm gonna take it a little bit of faith
E
And it's all gonna be alright
E
I only got room for some love and some truth
B
And a little bit of peace of mind
[Refrão] E
So I'm travelling light
A E
And I'm laying it down
A E
All those demons, I left 'em buried in the ground
A E
I'm cutting the ties
A E
I'm dropping the weight
A E
I got a one way ticket towards them better days
B A
I'm tired of living unforgiven
E
So I'm travelling light
B C#m E
Oh, I'm travelling light
B C#m E
Oh, I'm travelling light
How to play Travelin Light
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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.