Western Expansion (acoustic)
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Capo 3
Intro Am G C (x2)
verse 1
C
I heard the walls had fallen down
C/B Am G C
You were running out of town again, my friend
C
The call you’d always thought was best
C/B Am G C
Was the very one that drove you way out West, out West
Pre-Chorus
C G
But look at you now; this is no man you have been
Am
The point on your compass it leads you farther still
G F
To the sea you have been sent
[Refrão] C G F
But I heard there's gold out West
C G F
In the sky where the sun makes its rest
C G F
Clear your throat and take off your coat, you've always known best
verse 2
C
The Western Expansion is all that you have
C/B
And a fire in your soul has been driving you mad
Am G C
A life on the coast is a thing you can boast my friend
C
The sea moves regardless the waves always stand
C/B
And the fires on the coast keep your heart close at hand
Am G C
And the stars in your eyes raise them high like the calls in the night
Pre-Chorus
C G
But look at you now; the past couldn't tell who you are
Am G F
Your home may seem so far away to you, but man home is in your heart
[Refrão] C G F
But I heard there's gold out West
C G F
In the sky where the sun makes its rest
C G F C G
Clear your throat and take off your coat, you've always known best
Bridge
Am G C
The Western Expansion is all that you have
Am G C
And the lights from the East can rest x2
F
[Refrão] C G F
But I know there's gold out West
C G F
In the sky where the sun makes its rest
C G F
Clear your throat and take off your coat, yeah you've always known best
C G
Yeah you've always known best
Instrumental
F C G
Aaaaaah x4
Bridge
Am G C
The Western Expansion is all that you have
Am G C
And the lights from the East can rest x3
How to play Western Expansion (acoustic)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.