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Turn The Compass Round chords by
Heather Nova
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
Am
Am

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I've made my way,

I've walked this world
Bm
Bm
2

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I've tried to be a better girl
C
C

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I've held my head up, held my own
D
D

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G
G

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Am
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Now all I wanna be is home
Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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D
D

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Am
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Bm
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C
C

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D
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G
G

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Am
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We sailed east in summer

on the Azores High
C
C

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G
G

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C
C

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For days I felt a silence in my soul
G
G

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We headed south in win
Am
Am

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ter to the trade winds
C
C

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G
G

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Like a heart beat, I could feel the ocean roll
C
C

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Am
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My mother taught me how to be strong
Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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My father showed me how to carry on
G
G

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Now I turn the compass round
C
C

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And head out on the ocean
G
G

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I turn the compass round
C
C

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And head out on the sea
Am
Am

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'Cause I've made my way,

I've walked this world
Bm
Bm
2

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I've tried to be a better girl
C
C

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I've held my head up, held my own
D
D

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G
G

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Now all I wanna be is home
Am
Am

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Sometimes I think I'm never gonna find
C
C

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A sweetness that I knew
G
G

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when I was young
Am
Am

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And in this faded photograph it seems
C
C

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G
G

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Like everything is shining in the sun
C
C

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Am
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My mother taught me how to be free
Bm
Bm
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My father showed me
C
C

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how to live the dream
G
G

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Now I turn the compass round
C
C

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And head out on the ocean
G
G

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I turn the compass round
C
C

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And head out on the sea
Am
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'Cause I've made my way,

I've walked this world
Bm
Bm
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I've tried to be a better girl
C
C

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I've held my head up, held my own
D
D

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G
G

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Now all I wanna be is home
Am
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Bm
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C
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D
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Is home, is home
Am
Am

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I've made my way,

I've walked this world
Bm
Bm
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I've tried to be a better girl
C
C

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I've held my head up, held my own
D
D

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Am
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Bm
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C
C

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D
D

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Now all I wanna be is home
Am
Am

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I've made my way,

I've walked this world
Bm
Bm
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I've tried to be a better girl
C
C

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I've held my head up, held my own
D
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G
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Now all I wanna be is home

Is home, is home

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • Bm

    2

  • C

  • D

  • G

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Turn The Compass Round by Heather Nova is A major.

The primary chords used in Turn The Compass Round are Bm, C#m, D, E, A.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bm, C#m, D, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Turn The Compass Round is approximately 80 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Turn The Compass Round using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Turn The Compass Round. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Heather Nova.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Turn The Compass Round to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Turn The Compass Round by Heather Nova on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.