Wandrin Star
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D A D
I was born under a wand'rin' star
D A
I was born under a wand'rin' star
G
Wheels are made for rollin'
mules are made to pack
D
I never seen a sight
E A
that didn't look better lookin' back
D A D
I was born under a wand'rin' star
F#m
Mud can make you pris'ner
C#m
and the plains can make you dry
F#m
Snow can burn your eyes
C#m
but only people make you cry
Em
Home is made for comin' from
Bm
for dreams of goin' to
Em A
which with any luck will never come true
D A D
I was born under a wand'rin' star
D A
I was born under a wand'rin' star
G
Do I know where hell is
Hell is in hello
D
Heaven is Good-bye forever
E A
It's time for me to go
D A D
I was born under a wand'rin' star
D Bm G A D
a wand'rin' - wand'rin' star
F#m
Mud can make you pris'ner
C#m
and the plains can make you dry
F#m
Snow can burn your eyes
C#m
but only people make you cry
Em
Home is made for comin' from
Bm
for dreams of goin' to
Em A
which with any luck will never come true
D A D
I was born under a wand'rin' star
D A
I was born under a wand'rin' star
G
When I get to heaven
tie me to a tree
D
Or I'll begin to roam
E A
and soon you know where I will be
D A D
I was born under a wand'rin' star
D Bm G A D
a wand'rin' - wand'rin' star
How to play Wandrin Star
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.