Banksia
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
C* Am* C* F*
[Verse 1]
C
I'm so sorry
Am C F
I’m not sure if you liked the banksias, I never asked you
C
It's all running
Am C F
All worry and rushing, so I hope they gave you a moment
Am G F
A brief final chance to dance all the dances you had with the people who loved you
Am G F
The street sits so quiet, the wind doesn't move
[Chorus]
C G F
The banksias fall as I’m walking home for you
C G F
The banksias fall, they're bright red and gold for you
Am G F
Maybe it's their time of year, or maybe they knew
C G F
The banksias fall as I'm walking home for you
[Verse 2]
C
I knew you as happy
Am C F
A loveable rogue, toothy smile, set for salt and for stone
C
So I hope you were happy
Am C F
I hope someone you loved held you close when the fog sat too low
Am G F
And all of the roses will be too white
Am G F
'Cause twenty years old's too soon for goodbye
[Chorus]
C G F
The banksias fall as I’m walking home for you
C G F
The banksias fall, they're bright red and gold for you
Am G F
Maybe it's their time of year, or maybe they knew
C G F
The banksias fall as I'm walking home for you
[Bridge]
C F
It's too early to be closing your story
C F
The pages are aching to change
C F
But I wish that you knew we’re all singing for you
C F
From the front to the back, they're all singing for you
[Chorus]
C G F
The banksias fall as I’m walking home for you
C G F
The banksias fall, they're bright red and gold for you
Am G F
Maybe it’s their time of year, but I think that they knew
C G F
The banksias fall as I'm walking home for you
[Outro]
C Am
I'm so sorry, it wasn't your time
C C*
Find some peace in the quiet of night
How to play Banksia
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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.