Traveling Light
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Capo 2
verse 1
G D A
Well I was doubling over the load on my shoulders was a weight I
carried
Bm G D
with me everyday. Crossin' miles of frustrations and rivers a ragin',
A Bm
Picken up stones I found along the way.
G G
I staggered and I stumbled down pathways of trouble
A Bm
I was haulin' those souveniers of misery
G D
And with each step taken my back was breakin'
A Bm
Till I found the one who took it all from me.
Chorus
G D
A
Down by the riverside (down by the riverside) I laid my burdens down,
Bm
Now I'm travlin' light.
G D A Bm
My spirit lifted high I found my freedom now and I'm Travlin' light
verse 2
G D
Through the darkest alleys and the lonliest vallys
A Bm
I was draggin' those heavy chains of doubt and fear
G G
Then with one word spoken the locks were broken
A Bm
Now He's leading me to places where there are no tears
How to play Traveling Light
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.