Why I Farm
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Capo 4
Intro: D G x2
Bm G D
He knows every stone that’s been struck by the plow
Bm G A
There’s a pile by the barn by the sweat of his brow
Bm G D
The land has his heart and he rarely complains
A D
And it holds his knees when he prays for rain
Bm G D
He’s a dusty old carhartt and the light in the barn
Bm G A
He’ll work the late hours and he’s up before dawn
Bm G D
Every man has a story and the story goes on
A G
From grandad’s eyes to a new born son
D A
Why I farm is in my blood, like the sunlight is on my skin
D G
Is who I meant to be, is who I’ve always been
D A
Is more than just a living, it’s my way of life
G A Bm G
And it grows like seed inside my heart
D G
That’s why I farm
Bm G D
We always pull through when we thought we would brake
Bm G A
In the flood ’93, in the draught ’88
Bm G D
The Lord has his timing ’cause only he knows
A G
That when next year comes the crops will grow
D A
Why I farm is in my blood, like the sunlight is on my skin
D G
Is who I meant to be, is who I’ve always been
D A
Is more than just a living, it’s my way of life
G A Bm G
And it grows like seed inside my heart
D C
That’s why I farm
Bm A
That’s why I farm
G Bm
Tough the world may shake around me, still I am stable Still I am stable
A G
For as long as I am able I am able, I’ll work this way It’s who I am
G Bm
’Cause when heaven comes this close to what you’re holding Holding
A
This life is but a moment in a bigger plan
D C
Why I farm is in my blood, like the sunlight is on my skin That’s why I farm
Bm G
Is who I meant to be, is who I’ve always been
D A
Is more than just a living, it’s my way of life
G A Bm G
And it grows like seed inside my heart
A Bm G
Living on long after I depart
D G
That’s why I farm
D G
That’s why I farm
How to play Why I Farm
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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.