A Cottage For Sale
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D F#7 C#m5-/7
Our little dream castle with every dream gone
B7 Gdim Gm7
Is lonely and silent the shades are all drawn
D7 D7/F# G Gm7
And my heart is heavy as I gaze upon
E A7 D
A cottage for sale
D F#7 C#m5-/7
The lawn we were proud of is waving in hay
B7 Gdim Gm7
Our beautiful garden has withered away
D7 D7/F# G Gm7
Where we planted roses the weeds seem to say
E A7 D
"A cottage for sale"
Bridge
F#7 B7
Through every single window I see your face
E7 Fdim E7 A7 Cdim A7
But when I reach the window there's only empty space
D F#7 C#m5-/7
The key's in the mail box, the same as before
B7 Gdim Gm7
But no one is waiting for me anymore
D7 D7/F# G Gm7
The end of our story is told on the door
E A7 D
A Cottage For Sale
How to play A Cottage For Sale
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.