Bein' Green
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Bb A5+
It's not easy bein' Green having to spend each day
Fm/Ab Gsus
The color of the leaves
G Cm7
When I think it could be nicer
F7
Bein' red or yellow or gold
Bb F7
Or something much more colorful like that
Bb A5+
It's not easy being Green it seems you blend in
Fm/Ab Gsus
with so many other ordinary things
G Cm7
And people tend to pass you over
F7
'Cause you're not standing out like flashy sparkles in the water
Bb
Or stars in the sky
Cm7/Ab Ab7M/9 Db6
But green's the color of the spring
Bb Bb7M
And green can be cool and friendly-like
Gm7 C7
And green can be big like a ocean or important like a mountain
F9
Or tall like a tree
Bb A5+
When green is all there is to be
Fm/Ab
It could make you wonder why
Gsus G
But why wonder why Wonder
Cm7
I am green, and it'll do fine
F7 Bb
It's beautiful, and I think it's what I want to be
How to play Bein' Green
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.