True Love Travels On A Gravel Road - Johnny Cash

True Love Travels On A Gravel Road

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Verse 1:(Kris Kristofferson then Willie Nelson)
C/G
How many girls
Em
Choose cotton dress worlds
F C/G
When they could have satins and lace
 
And stand by her man
Em
Through good times and bad
F G
And still keep a smile on her face
C/G
And how many hearts
 
Could face the winters we've known
F C/G
And still not turn gold
[Refrão]
C/G F C/G
True love travels on a gravel road
 
Bridge:(Willie Nelson)
C/G
Love is a stranger and hearts are in danger
F
On smooth streets
C/G
Paved with gold
 
Refrão.
 
Verse 2:(Johnny Cash then Waylon Jennings)
C/G
Down through the years
Em
We've had hard times and tears
F C/G
But it only makes our love grow
 
And we'll stay together
Em G
No matter how hard the wind blows
C/G
Not once have i seen your
 
Blue eyes fill with envy
F
Or stray from the warmth
C/G
That they hold
 
Refrão.
 
Bridge.(Waylon Jennings)
 
Refrão.(x8) alternately all together-Johnny Cash

How to play True Love Travels On A Gravel Road

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C/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.

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