Flying on the Ground is Wrong
words and music by
Richie Furay
As performed by Buffalo Springfield, “Buffalo Springfield” (1966)
Richie Furay, lead vocals with Stephen Stills and Neil Young, harmony vocals
(Note: Song is played in a fast three beat tempo: Ex. 1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2,3)
INTRO: A / / Bm / / Amaj7 / / Bm / /
/ / (added ) / / / /
Is my world not falling down
I’m in pieces on the ground
NC
And my eyes aren’t open
(like intro)
And I’m standing on my knees
(chorus)
But if crying and holding on
And flying on the ground is wrong
+
Then I’m sorry to let you down
But you’re from
My side of town
And I’ll miss you
Turn me up or turn me down
Turn me off or turn me ‘round
I wish I could have met you in a place
Where we both belong
(chorus) (on last line hold on A, omit Bm, Amaj7 and Bm;
go straight from A to bridge)
BRIDGE:
Sometimes I feel like I’m just a helpless child
Sometimes I feel like a king
But, baby
Since I have changed
Bm Amaj7 D (tap guitar top 2x w/finger) D (repeat taps)
I can’t take nothing home
City lights at a country fair
Never shine but always glare
If I’m bright enough to see you
You’re just too dark to care
(chorus) (end last chorus on held A chord)
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CHORDS:
For INTRO: For VERSE:
A = 0 0 2 2 2 0 A = 0 0 2 2 2 0
Bm = 0 0 4 4 3 0 Bm = 0 0 4 4 3 0
Amaj7 = 0 0 6 6 5 0 Amaj7 = 0 0 6 6 5 0
(added )= 0 0 2 2 1 3
Am6 = 0 0 2 2 1 2
For CHORUS: For BRIDGE:
A = 0 0 2 2 2 0 F = 0 3 3 2 1 1
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0 G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
Bm = 0 0 4 4 3 2 Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
D = x 0 0 2 3 2 Am = 0 0 2 2 1 0
A+ = 0 0 0 2 2 1 C = 3 3 2 0 1 0
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0
This work is entirely my own creation made on a Mac 6400/200 computer!
Patrick Nance