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The Ballad Of Terry Fox

Bryan Adams

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Ballad Of Terry Fox by Bryan Adams

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C G D Em
C G D
C G D Em
C

Verse 1
The Wind Was GCold And Thin
Out On The Highway's BmEdge
A CSolitary Figure
G With A Solemn DPledge
One Leg Of GBone, One Leg Of Steel
A Skip BmAnd A Heavy Heel
Brought Up In CBc And Manitoba
He Didn't GFail To Make Us Feel D​

Chorus
Yeah, The CRoad Was GLong Where DHe Once GRan
C He Did The GBest Any DHuman EmCan
Get ACcross The GCountryD, That's The EmPlan
C That's The Spirit DOf Our GMan

Verse 2
He GDidn't Run For Medals
He BmDidn't Run For Gold
But For The CPeople And Their Stories
That GNever Will Be Told D​
Across The GAsphalt And The Gravel
BmThrough The Heat And Rain
He Carried The Nation'sC Weight For Twenty-Six Miles
G Then He'd Go Again D​

Chorus
Yeah, The CRoad Was GLong Where DHe Once GRan
C He Did The GBest Any DHuman EmCan
Get ACcross The GCountryD, That's The EmPlan
C That's The Spirit DOf Our GMan

Instrumental
G Bm Em  D C

Verse 3
Well, The GRoad Was Lined With People
Who Came BmOut To See Him Run
But The Lungs Grew EmTired And He Got Weary
BeCfore He Was Done
On A GLonely Stretch
Bm  Near Thunder Bay
C His Stride Was Halted
The DBody Gave Way

Chorus
Yeah, The CRoad Was GLong Where DHe Once GRan
C He Did The GBest Any DHuman EmCan
Get ACcross The GCountryD, That's The EmPlan
C That's The Spirit DOf Our GMan

Verse 4
The Finish GLine Was In His Mind
Not A BmCity On A Map
There Was No EmClosing Ceremony
CJust A Roadside Clap
He Might Have GHad To Stop The Run
But The BmFight Still Carries On
For Every EmHeart That Followed Him
The CRace Was Bravely DWon

Chorus
N.c.
Well, The Road Was Long Where He Once Ran
N.c.
He Did The Best Any Human Can
Get Across The CountryD, That's The EmPlan
C That's The Spirit DOf Our GMan

Outro
If There CEver Was A DHero
If There GEver D/F#Was A Saint Em​
He Ran CThrough Fire And Through DPain
Any GLesser D/F#Soul Would EmFaint
He Said CIt's A Mission DGreater Than HimGself
And His GWords Are DStill Ringing EmTrue
He Ran For EveryGbody
D And He Ran For Me And You G​

G Bm Em D
C G D G
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FAQ

What are the chords for The Ballad Of Terry Fox?

The chords for The Ballad Of Terry Fox are: C, G, D, Em, Bm, D/F#

What is the original key of The Ballad Of Terry Fox?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing The Ballad Of Terry Fox?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play The Ballad Of Terry Fox in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Ballad Of Terry Fox be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Ballad Of Terry Fox on ukulele?

Chord The Ballad Of Terry Fox can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Ballad Of Terry Fox?

The Ballad Of Terry Fox uses 6 chords: C, G, D, Em, Bm, D/F#

What is the easiest way to play The Ballad Of Terry Fox?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Ballad Of Terry Fox released in?

The Ballad Of Terry Fox was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Ballad Of Terry Fox?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Ballad Of Terry Fox to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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