Wild Horses
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[intro].: G C G C
Bm G Bm G
Childhood living is easy to do
Am Em G D
The things you wanted I bought them for you
Bm G Bm G
Graceless lady, you know who I am,
Am Em G D
You know I can't let you slide through my hands
Am Em
Wild Horses,
G D Am
Couldn't drag me away,
Am Em
Wild, wild horses,
G D Am
Couldn't drag me away...
Bm G Bm G
I watched you suffer a dull, aching pain
Am Em G D
Now you decided to show me the same
Bm G Bm G
No sweeping exits or offstage lines,
Am Em G D
Can make me feel bitter or treat you unkind
Am Em
Wild Horses,
G D Am
Couldn't drag me away,
Am Em
Wild, wild horses,
G D Am
Couldn't drag me away...
Bm G Bm G
I know I dreamed you a sin and a lie,
Am Em G D
I have my freedom but I don't have much time
Bm G Bm G
Faith has been broken tears must be cried,
Am Em G D
Let's do some living after we die
Am Em
Wild Horses,
G D Am
Couldn't drag me away,
Am Em
Wild, wild horses,
G D Am
We'll ride them someday
Am Em
Wild Horses,
G D Am
Couldn't drag me away,
Am Em
Wild, wild horses,
G D Am
We'll ride them someday
How to play Wild Horses
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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.