Travelling Boy
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Capo 2
Intro: C-G/B-Am-Am7/G-Fm7,Fm7/G
C G/B Am Am7/G
Wake up my love beneath a midday sun
Fm7 G/F Em Am7
Alone once more alone
Dm7 D#dim Em A7(9)
This traveling boy was only passing through
A7/b9 Dm7 Fm7/G Cm7-F-Cm7-F
But one who will always think of you
C G/B Am Am7/G
One night of love beside a strange young smile
Fm7 G/F Em Am7
As warm as I have known
Dm7 D#dim Em A7(9)
A traveling boy and only passing through
A7/b9 Dm7 Fm7/G C
But one who'll always think of you
Chorus:
Am7 Dm7(9)
Take my place out on the road again
Am7 Dm7(9)
I must do what I must do
Em A
Yes, I know we were lovers
Em A7
But a drifter discovers
Fm7 C/E Dm7 G9
That a perfect love won't always last forever
C G/B Am Am7/G
Well, I won't say that I'll be back again
Fm7 G/F Em Am7
But time alone will tell
Dm7 D#dim Em A7(9)
So no goodbyes from one just passing through
A7/b9 Dm7 Fm7/G C
But he will always think of you
(Repeat Chorus)
C G/B Am Am7/G
I won't say that I'll be back again
Fm7 G/F Em Am7
But time will tell the tale
Dm7 D#dim Em A7sus4
So no goodbyes from one just passing through
A7/b9 Dm7 Fm7 C C7(9)
But he will always think of you
Fm7 D#dim Em A7sus4
This traveling boy was only passing through
A7/b9 Dm7 Fm7 C G/B-Am-Am7/G-Fm7-G9-Em9
But I will always think of you
How to play Travelling Boy
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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.