Went For A While
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Intro
Em C C C
Em C C C
Em F F F
Em C C C
Verse: 1
Em C C C
Put on a coat
Em C C C
I put on a smile
Em F F F
Went down a road
Em C C C
I went for a while
Em C C C
Held on to your hair
Em C C C
Held on to your love
Em F F F
Then you let go
Em C C C
You had enough
[Refrão]
Am Em C
Can a river flow backwards a river back to
Am Em C
someone I was, someone before you
F
I put on a coat
Em C
I put on a smile
F
I went down a road
Em
I went for a while
Verse: 2
Em C C C
The foot of a hill
Em C C C
A big hill to climb
Em F F F
Pain grows in seconds
Em C C C
Patience in time
Em C C C
I trust in the seasons
Em C C C
The seasons come round
Em F F F
Same bird different reasons
Em C C C
Same solid ground
[Refrão]
Am Em C
Can a river flow backwards a river back to
Am Em C
someone I was, someone before you
F
I put on a coat
Em C
I put on a smile
F
I went down a road
Em
I went for a while
Bridge
Am F C (4x)
oooooooh
[Refrão]
Em C C C
I Put on a coat
Em C C C
I put on a smile
Em F F F
Went down a road
Em C C C
I went for a while
How to play Went For A While
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.