Winding Roads
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[Intro ]1
| G | G | B7 | B7 |
| Em | G/D | C | A7/C# |
| G | B7 | A7 | C |
| G | G Gsus4| G | G |
Intro 2 (Mondharp)
| G | G | B7 | B7 |
| Em | G/D | C | A7/C# |
| G | B7 | A7 | C |
| G | G Gsus4| G | G |
verse 1
G G B7 B7
I seen the paved highway,
Em G/D C A7/C#
but none of them is headed my way
G B7 A7 C B7 B7 B7 B7
How long must we trod these windy roads?
G B7 A7 C G G Gsus4 G G
How long must we trod these windy roads?
verse 2
G G B7 B7
You struggle so hard, oh, good people,
Em G/D C A7/C#
I'll help you carry your load.
G B7 A7 C B7 B7 B7 B7
How long must we trod these windy roads?
G B7 A7 C G Gsus4 G G
How long must we trod these winding roads?
verse 3
G G B7 B7
I hear you voice when you say,
Em G/D C A7/C#
none of them are coming my way.
G B7 A7 C B7 B7 B7 B7
How long must we trod these windy roads?
G B7 A7 C G G G G
How long must we trod these winding roads?
verse 4
G G B7 B7
Maybe you hear me too,
Em G/D C A7/C#
I could sing to you when you're low.
G B7 A7 C B7 B7 B7 B7
How long must we trod these windy roads?
G B7 A7 C G Gsus4 G G
How long must we trod these winding roads?
Interlude (Mondharp)
| G | G | B7 | B7 |
| Em | G/D | C | A7/C# |
| G | B7 | A7 | C |
| G | Gsus4 | G | G |
Verse 5
G G B7 B7
Kind of amazed, but not much surprised,
Em G/D C A7/C#
seems I've lost my way.
G B7 A7 C B7 B7 B7 B7
How long must we trod these windy roads?
G B7 A7 C G G Gsus4 G G
How long must we trod these winding roads?
Verse 6
G G B7 B7
Had enough worry, had enough struggle,
Em G/D C A7/C#
I opened my eyes and see.
G B7 A7 C B7 B7 B7 B7
How long must we trod these windy roads?
G B7 A7 C G Gsus4 G G
How long must we trod these winding roads?
Outro
Openend my eyes and see.
| G | B7 | Em | C |
| G | B7 | Em | C |
| G | B7 | Em | C |
| G | B7 | Em | C |
| G | B7 | Em | C |
| G | B7 | Em | C |
| G | B7 | Em | C |
| G | B7 | Em | C |
| G | B7 | Em | C |
| G | Gsus4 | G ||
How to play Winding Roads
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.