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Key
G Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · Bm · C · D · Em
Bob Seger’s reflective classic about growing older and the passage of time uses familiar open chords to create a timeless American rock anthem.
Heartland Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with a steady, driving rhythm. The Bm can be simplified to a Bm7 (x20202) if the barre chord is difficult. Keep the feel warm and nostalgic.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Bm
It seems like yesterday, but it was long ago
C D
Janey was lovely, she was the queen of my nights
C G
There in the darkness with the radio playing low
C D G
And the secrets that we shared, the mountains that we moved
Chorus
C
Against the wind
G Em
We were runnin’ against the wind
C G
We were young and strong, we were runnin’
D CG
Against the wind
Verse 2
G Bm
And the years rolled slowly past, and I found myself alone
C D
Surrounded by strangers I thought were my friends
C G
I found myself further and further from my home
C D G
And I guess I lost my way, there were oh so many roads