August October
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Intro: C G Am C F G C
C Cmaj7 Am
Autumn and Friday the winds blew
Dm C
July September I knew you
Dm
Now as I sit on that sand hill
G G7 C
I sing our song to the sea
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C F
August, October
G C
Mid April, November, May
F
Beckoning hands made you fly
G C
I cried, it's curtains today
C Cmaj7 Am
In August, October, the grass grew
Dm C
The sky was blue and I wanted you
Dm
Now as I look out my window
G G7 C
I see the world carry on
C F
August, October
G C
Mid April, November, May
F
Beckoning hands made you fly
G C
I cried, it's curtains today
F G C Am
I cried, it's curtains today
F G C
I cried, it's curtains today
How to play August October
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.