Without A Song
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Intro: Fdim E7 A7M A7 D7M D6
E7 Dm6 Fdim A7M C#m5-/7 D7M Dm6
Without a song the day would never end
Fdim E7 A7M A7 D7M D6
Without a song the road would never bend
Dm6 Fdim E7 A F#m D9 Bm5-/7 Cdim E7
When things go wrong a man ain't got a friend
D9 Dm6 A
Without a song
E7 Dm6 Fdim A7M C#m5-/7 D7M Dm6
That field of corn would never see a plow
Fdim E7 A7M A7 D7M D6
That field of corn would be deserted now
Dm6 Fdim E7 A F#m D9 Bm5-/7 Cdim E7
A man is born but he's no good no how
D9 Dm6 A D6 Dm6 A
Without a song
Bridge
A E7 A7 D Cdim A
I got my trouble and woe
G6 Edim D Edim D9 Dm6 A
But sure as I know the Jordan will roll
F#m B7 Cdim Em D9 Dm6 E7
I'll get along as long as a song is strong in my soul
E7 Dm6 Fdim A7M C#m5-/7 D7M Dm6
I'll never know what makes the rain to fall
Fdim E7 A7M A7 D7M D6
I'll never know what makes that grass so tall
Dm6 Fdim E7 A F#m D9 Bm5-/7 Cdim E7
I only know there ain't no love at all
D9 B7M Dm6 A
Without a song
How to play Without A Song
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 Fdim. 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.