Wandering Man
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Intro: C
C C
Walls keep falling while I look the other way
C
Never meant for hanging on
C C
Told my lady the bread was coming home
C
Lately all that bread is gone
C C
She said, Oh my don't be shy if your sleeping in my bed
C C
but don't mind coming by if you don't bring home that bread
F C F G
I said, The good times are over, I can't get no relief
F C G
Mama, I'm broke down and lonely, on my knees.
F C F G
I never go easy, believe me. I'm always gonna hold the line
F C G C
And this wandering man got a hell of a plan but he's running out of time
C
I said to my bill collector don't come knocking at my door
C C
There aint no money for ya here
C C
And if I had a single dollar to my name
C C
Well I'd go spend on my dear
C C
And he says, Oh my don't you try to keep your money hid
C C
Time keeps ticking by, I ain't playing with you kid
F C F G
I said, The good times are over, I can't get no relief
F C G
Mama, I'm broke down and lonely, on my knees
F C F G
I never go easy, believe me. I'm always gonna hold the line
F C G C
And this wandering man got a hell of a plan but he's running out of time
D
I can't hold this house of cards for long
F
I can't hold this house of cards for long
D
I can't hold this house of cards for long
F Bb B C
I can't hold this, I can't hold this
(Musical break in C)
F C F G
The good times are over, I can't get no relief
F C G
Mama, I'm broke down and lonely, on my knees
F C F G
I never go easy, believe me. I'm always gonna hold the line
F C G C
This wandering man got a hell of a plan but he's running out of time
F C G Am G
This wandering man got a hell of a plan but he's running out of time
F C G F Bb B C
This wandering man got a hell of a plan but he's running out of tiiiiiiiiiiiiiime
How to play Wandering 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.