Travelling Man
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"Travelling Man" by the Gadflys .....
Transcribed by Reynaldo (gesmu_r@arch.usyd.EDU.AU)
C
A cold wind from a distant shore blew in from an open window
F C
On the day I was born , put a chill in my bones
C
A restless heart carried me away , I've been stranded on the endless
highway
F C
I've been travelling over mountains , got my back to the sun
C G F G C G Am
I grow weary of the sight , of the dark horizon
C G F G
But I make some miles , and I feel alright
F E
I'll leave another place behind ....
( Chorus )
Am
I've been roaming from town to town
C
Like a wanted man , and I'm west-ward bound
Am
I've been living from day to day
C Am
On the smell of coffee and the sound of the highway...
C
As the days grow colder and the nights grow long
You'll look for me but you know I'll be gone
F
Can you hear that midnight train ?
C
Come to take me away
C F
Tell me why does a travelling man
C
Tell me why does a Travelling Man
F C
Have to keep on moving , will he ever go home ?
C G F G
And can he find a place to rest
C G Am
Shelter from the storm
C G F G
Where he's bound that's anybody's guess
F E
But the wind keeps calling him on ....
( Back to Chorus )
How to play Travelling Man
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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.