True North
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Intro A F#m D E4
A F#m D E A
F#m D
As the crow flies
E A
In a line from A to B
F#m D
No more false starts
E F#m
Just find your way to me
E D Bm
Du..ue
F#m
Due north
E D C#m D
Due
D
You just have to believe
A F#m D E4
We'll sail to the end of the world
A F#m D E
But good sailors always return
A F#m
So hold on to hope
D E
And pray there will be
A F#m D E A
Fair wind and following sea
F#m D
As the tide is turning
E A
And I am far from shore
F#m D
You're the night-time beacon
E F#m
Guiding me to port
E D Bm
Due north
F#m
My true
E D C#m D
True north
D
We just have to believe
A F#m D E
We'll sail to the end of the world
A F#m D E4
But a good sailor always returns
A F#m
So hold on to hope
D E
And just pray there will be
A F#m D E4
Fair winds and following seas
( F#m E D Bm )
( F#m E D C#m )
D
Windward turns
Are how we learn
How to be free
( A F#m D E4 )
( A F#m D E )
A F#m
And through the dark
D E4
We will sail by the stars On
A F#m D E
Fair wind and following sea
A
True north
Final F#m D E4 A
F#m D E A
How to play True North
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.