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When Im Gone by Phil Ochs - Guitar Chords
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Version 1 Version 2
There was already a version of this song published on here, but I found it to be inaccurate. This version
reflects the recording that I've heard much more accurately. If anyone can figure out the intro that would be
much appreciated.
Here is a near approximation of the intro. It is not quite perfect but I think it's close enough.
D Bm G A
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Capo on 1st fret.
D Bm
There's no place in this world where I'll belong when I'm gone
G Em A
And I won't know the right from the wrong when I'm gone
D A Bm
And you won't find me singin' on this song when I'm gone
G A D
So I guess I'll have to do it while I'm here
D Bm
And I won't feel the flowing of the time when I'm gone
G Em A
All the pleasures of love will not be mine when I'm gone
D A Bm
My pen won't pour out a lyric line when I'm gone
G A D
So I guess I'll have to do it while I'm here
D Bm
And I won't breathe the bracing air when I'm gone
G Em A
And I can't even worry 'bout my cares when I'm gone
D A Bm
Won't be asked to do my share when I'm gone
G A D
So I guess I'll have to do it while I'm here
D Bm
And I won't be running from the rain when I'm gone
G Em A
And I can't even suffer from the pain when I'm gone
D A Bm
Can't say who's to praise and who's to blame when I'm gone
G A D
So I guess I'll have to do it while I'm here
D Bm
Won't see the golden of the sun when I'm gone
G Em A
And the evenings and the mornings will be one when I'm gone
D A Bm
Can't be singing louder than the guns when I'm gone
G A D
So I guess I'll have to do it while I'm here
D Bm
All my days won't be dances of delight when I'm gone
G Em A
And the sands will be shifting from my sight when I'm gone
D A Bm
Can't add my name into the fight while I'm gone
G A D
So I guess I'll have to do it while I'm here
D Bm
And I won't be laughing at the lies when I'm gone
G Em A
And I can't question how or when or why when I'm gone
D A Bm
Can't live proud enough to die when I'm gone
G A D
So I guess I'll have to do it while I'm here
We also have 9 songs by Phil Ochs
- Changes
- Draft Dodger Rag
- Heres To The State Of Mississippi
- I Aint Marching Anymore
- Love Me Im A Liberal
- Outside Of A Small Circle Of Friends
- Song Of A Soldier
- There But For Fortune
- When Im Gone
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