West - Pinback
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Intro: D D/C D/B A Em B7 F#7
 
verse 1
D/C D/B A Em B7 F#7
Take me there to the west
 
D D/C D/B A Em B7 F#7
For I've been waiting to see you
 
D D/C D/B A Em B7 F#7
Girl looks so sad Hair slicked back with raindrops from her walk outside
D D/C D/B A Em B7 F#7
It's good to be sad, sometimes no need to hide your doe eyes
 
[Refrão]G B
Light from the air, red as the rose
G B G
Wrapped 'round her feet Yellow flower cup
G B G E B D
Reflects on her chin some would pay to know why
 
verse 2
D/C D/B A Em B7 F#7
Take me there to the west
 
D/C D/B A Em B7 F#7
For I've been waiting to see you
 
D/C D/B A Em B7 F#7
I'd move, I'd move away...
 
BRIDGE
E B D F#7 (X2)
 
[Refrão]G B G B
Can't see for sure buckets of blood fall from her eyes
G B
Tears burn right through the floor no one knows why, or understands
G E B
How she can cry in this way
G E B
The Episun must have take'd one of her eyes (to fade)

How to play West

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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.

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