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Intro: G Am7 G Am7 G
 
Bm G Gsus4 G Bm G
Childhood living is easy to do
Am C D G D
The things you wanted I bought them for you
Bm G Bm G
Graceless lady you know who I am
Am C D G D
You know I can't let you slide from my hand
Am C D G F C
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Am C D G F C G
Wild wild horses couldn't drag me away
Bm G Bm G
I watched you suffer a dull aching pain
Am C D G D
Now you've decided to show me the same
Bm G Bm G
No sweeping exits or off stage lights
Am C D G D
Could make me feel bitter or treat you unkind
Am C D G F C
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Am C D G F C
Wild wild horses couldn't drag me away
 
Solo
 
Bm G Bm G
I know I've dreamed you a sin and a lie
Am C D G D
I had my freedom but I don't have much time
Bm G Bm G^?
Faith has been broken tears must be cried
Am C D G D
Let's do some living after we die
Am C D G F C
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Am C D G F C
Wild wild horses we'll ride them some day
 
SOLO
 
Am C D G F C
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Am C D G F C D G
Wild wild horses we'll ride them some day

How to play Wild horses

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 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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