Apple Tree
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Intro E
[Verso 1]
E A E B E
I used to sit in a big apple tree
E A F#m B G
Welcome the sun as he shone down on me
G F#m G D
Watch the fruit ripen, smell the land grow
D G C Bm E
Felt the fall rains get colder and turn into snow
[Verso 2]
E A E B E
Than in the summer, I'd walk through the trees
E A F#m B G
Roll up my trousers way over my knees
G F#m G D
Waded a stream 'til the rocks hurt my feet
G C Bm E
The water was cool and the summer was sweet
[Verso 3]
E A E B E
Autumn got lonely when harvest came 'round
E A F#m B G
Green leaves turned golden and fell to the ground
G F#m G D G
Clear nights got colder with the stars bright above
G C Bm E
And in thе winter, I first fell in love
[Verso 4]
E A E B E
Shе loved me truly 'til winter passed by
E A F#m B G
Left without warning and never said why
G F#m G D G
Babe she's lonely, needs me somewhere
G] C Bm E
Maybe by summer I won't even care
Final E D E A E B
E A F#m B
G F#m G D
G C Bm E
A E B E
A F#m B G
How to play Apple Tree
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.