IntroCGDEm CGD CGDEm C VerseThe wind was cGold and thin Out on the highway's eBmdge a sColitary figureG With a solemn plDedge One leg of bGone, one leg of steel a skip aBmnd a heavy heel Brought up in CBC and Manitoba He didn't fGail to make us fDeelChorusYeah, the roCad was lGong where Dhe once rGan CHe did the bGest any hDuman Emcan Get acrCoss the cGountry,D that's the pEmlan CThat's the spirit oDf our mGan VerseHe dGidn't run for medals He dBmidn't run for gold But for the peCople and their stories That nGever will be tDold Across the aGsphalt and the gravel ThrBmough the heat and rain He carried the nation's weCight for twenty-six miles TGhen he'd go agaDinChorusYeah, the roCad was lGong where Dhe once rGan CHe did the bGest any hDuman Emcan Get acrCoss the cGountry,D that's the pEmlan CThat's the spirit oDf our mGan InterludeGBmEmC VerseWell, the roGad was lined with people Who came Bmout to see him run But the lungs grew tEmired and he got weary BefCore he was done On a lGonely stretchBm Near Thunder BayC His stride was halted The bDody gave wayChorusYeah, the roCad was lGong where Dhe once rGan CHe did the bGest any hDuman Emcan Get acrCoss the cGountry,D that's the pEmlan CThat's the spirit oDf our mGan BridgeThe finish lGine was in his mind Not a cBmity on a map There was no cEmlosing ceremony JCust a roadside clap He might have hGad to stop the run But the fBmight still carries on For every heEmart that followed him The rCace was bravely wDonChorusYeah, the roCad was lGong where Dhe once rGan CHe did the bGest any hDuman Emcan Get acrCoss the cGountry,D that's the pEmlan CThat's the spirit oDf our mGan OutroIf there eCver was a herDo If there eGver D/F#was a sEmaint He ran throCugh fire and through paDin Any lessGer sD/F#oul would fEmaint He said iCt's a mission grDeater than himsGelf And his woGrds are stDill ringing tEmrue He ran for everybGodyD And he ran for me and yGouOutroGBmEmCGDG
You’ll be happy to know this song uses mostly easy open chords like G, C, D, Em, and a few others. Watch out for Bm though, since it’s a barre chord and can be tricky for beginners. Practice switching between G, D, and Em smoothly. For D/F#, try using your thumb to fret the F# on the low E string if that feels comfortable. Have fun!
Intro: C, G, D, Em
Verse: G, Bm, C, D
Chorus: C, G, D, Em
Interlude: G, Bm, Em, C
Bridge: G, Bm, Em, C, D
Outro: C, D, G, D/F#, Em
Strumming Pattern: D D D D D D D
Guitar Tuning: EADGBe
Ukulele Tuning: GCEA
Song Metadata
Cover Art:
Artist: Bryan Adams
Song: The Ballad Of Terry Fox
Album: The Ballad Of Terry Fox
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Time Signature: 4/4
Mode: Major Scale
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