Where I Go - Natalie Merchant
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capo 4
 
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==INTRO==
G Em C C (x2)
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==VERSE==
G Em C
Climbing under a barbed wire fence by the railroad ties
G Em C
Climbing over the old stone wall I'm bound for the riverside
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[Refrão] D C
Well, I go to the river to soothe my mind
D C D
To ponder over the crazy days of my life
C
Just sit and watch the river flow
 
G Em C C (x2)
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==VERSE==
G Em C
Find a place on the riverbank where the green rushes grow
G Em C
See the wind in the willow tree in the branches hanging low
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[Refrão] D C
Well, I go to the river to soothe my mind
D C D
To ponder over the crazy days of my life
C Em
Watch the river flow
C
Ease my mind and soul
G
Where I go
 
G Em C C (x2)
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[Refrão] D C
Well I will go to the river from time to time
D C D
Wander over these crazy days in my mind
C Em
Watch the river flow
C
Where the willow branches grow
Em C
By the cool rolling waters moving gracefully and slow
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==BRIDGE==
Am G Em
Oooh, child it's love, it's lovely
Am D
Let the river take it all away
Am D
The mad pace the hurry, the hurry
Am D
The troubles the worries, the worries
Am Em D D
Just let the river take them all away
C D
--- Flow away
C D C Em
--- Flow away
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==OUTRO==
Em Em C C Em Em A A
(humming, la la la)
D C D C D C
(humming, la la la)
Em Em C C Em Em C C ... G
(humming, la la la)

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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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