BRAVE COMPANION OF THE ROAD (Nanci Griffith)
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[Each chord is half a measure, except groups of chords joined by hyphens are
half a measure _total_. I.e., G-Am-Bm is three triplets, and Am-Bm is two
quarter notes. A chord in parentheses doesn't count toward the timing,
it's just slipped in mid-measure.]
G-Am-Bm C C D D G G (C) G
[intro]
G-Am-Bm C C D D G G (C) G.
[intro]
G - Am - Bm C C D D G G G
Where are you going, there, with your suitcase by the back porch stairs?
G-G/A-G/B C C D D G G G
With my heart in your hands, in this cold December wind again
G-Am-Bm C C D D G G G
Cafes and bars are closed, Christmas lights are veiled in snow
G-G/A-G/B C C D D G G (C) G
Oh, where are you going, my brave companion of the road?
Am - Bm C C Bm7 Bm7 Am7 Am7/D G
It seems to me that you are lonelier than I've ever seen you be
Am - Bm C C Em Em/D C C D
And it's plain to see that you've gone crazier than you ever thought you'd be
Am - Bm C C Bm7 Bm7 Am7 Am7/D G
When the lights go down, & the dance floor is empty, & the crowd is going home
G-Am-Bm C C D D G G (C) G
I will be waiting for my brave companion of the road
[Instrumental, same chords as first two lines of verse.]
Some days come up roses, some days just come and go
Some nights are so ruthless that you can't recall the day before
This love has seen better days, headed home for these holidays
Cuz this love has miles for sense of place for my brave companion of the road
It seems to me that you are lonelier than I've ever seen you be
And it's plain to see that you've gone crazier than you ever thought you'd be
When the lights go down, & the dance floor is empty, & the crowd is going home
G-Am-Bm C C D D Gsus Gsus Gsus
I will be waiting for my brave companion of the road
G - Am - Bm C C D D Em Em Em
Tell me, where are you going, my brave companion of the road?
G-Am-Bm C C D [hold] D [held] G G (C) G.
I will always be waiting for my brave companion of the road
- transcribed by Adam Schneider, http://adamschneider.net/
