Travelling Man
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F C Bb F
Travelling man, such secrets to be told
F C Bb F
Alien man, running from the days of old
F C Bb F
Out of his world, with nothing left to lose
F C Bb F
Travelling man, coming down to rescue you
Bb Dm
You're hard to find, Time Lord
Bb Dm C
Too busy saving everything to stop
F C Bb
The travelling man will save the day
F C Bb
The travelling man will keep you safe
Bb C (C7)
Even if he has to die five hundred and seven times
F C Bb
The travelling man will save the day
Harmonica solo!
F C Bb F
Waiting so long, for something to retrieve
F C Bb F
Gallifrey man, of his tragic history
F C Bb F
Such a sharp mind, but broken are his hearts
F C Bb
Engines in gear, time to put things in the past
Bb Dm
There comes a time, Time Lord
Bb Dm C
When every boy must learn how to dance
F C Bb
The travelling man will save the day
F C Bb
The travelling man will keep you safe
Bb C (C7)
Even if he has to die five hundred and seven times
F C Bb C
The travelling man will save the day
Bb F
Everybody knows that everybody dies
Dm Am
But nobody knows it like him
Bb F
I think all the lights would drain out of the skies
Dm C
If he ever gave up trying
F C Bb
The travelling man will save the day
F C Bb
The travelling man will keep you safe
Bb C (C7)
Even if he has to die five hundred and seven times
F C Bb
The travelling man will save the day
How to play Travelling Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.