Bard Of My Heart
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Capo 3
Intro:
C G Am G C F C
verse 1
G Am G
The summer was sweet and the flowers were blooming
C F C G
The wind was as gentle and sweet as a kiss
C F Am G
The great northern lights danced above us till morning
C F C
The stars were like diamonds, we each made our wish
Interlude
C G Am G C F C
verse 2
G Am G
The mountains were green and they climbed to the heavens
C F C G
The rivers ran sparkling down to the sea
C F Am G
Your laugh like a bell filled my heart with such gladness
C F C
Our songs they were happy, our voices were free
Interlude
C G Am G C F C
verse 3
G Am G
We built a green bower of willows and roses
C F C G
Sang of our pleasures and sang of our woes
C F Am G
How could we have known this would be your last summer
C F C
How precious the bower, how precious the rose
Interlude
C G Am G C F C
**Key Change - Up 3 Semitones**
verse 4
Eb Bb Cm Bb
The world without you has gone dark as the winter
Eb Ab Eb Bb
The sounds of the river are frozen and still
Eb Ab Cm Bb
The lark has grown silent, the stars have no lustre
Eb Ab Eb
I long to see springtime, some say that I will
Interlude
Eb Bb Cm Bb Eb Ab Eb
Verse 5
Bb Cm Bb
They say I will find you among the bright flowers
Eb Ab Eb Bb
We'll walk in the rain and we'll dance in the wind
Eb Ab Cm Bb
We'll build a green bower and fish all the rivers
Eb Ab Eb
We'll watch the stars fall and we'll smile once again
Interlude
Eb Bb Cm Bb Eb Ab Eb
Verse 6
Bb Cm Bb
I still love you more than the earth and its beauties
Eb Ab Eb Bb
You are all my seasons, we never shall part
Eb Ab Cm Bb
For though I have lost you, you live on forever
Eb Ab Eb
Oh, joy of my future, oh child of my heart
Outro
Eb Bb Cm Bb Eb Ab Eb
How to play Bard Of My Heart
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 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.