Bill Murray
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Intro
A7 A7 A7 A7
D7 D7 A7 A7
E7 D7 A7 E7
[Verso 1]
A7
I hope next time I come back as a tree
A7
Soak up the sunshine, dig my roots down deep
D7
Oh I hope next time I come back as a tree
A7
Oak, pine, madrone, it don't matter to me
E7 D7 A7 E7
Just let me spread my branches, feel the breeze upon my leaves
[Verso 2]
A7
I hope next time I come back as a bee
A7
I'll work so hard to bring you that honey
D7
Oh I hope next time I come back as a bee
A7
This black and yellow outfit's looking pretty good on me
E7 D7 A7 E7
Buzzin with my friends, looking for somebody to sting
{Solo}
A7 A7 A7 A7
D7 D7 A7 A7
E7 D7 A7 E7
[Verso 3]
A7
I hope next time I come back as the sea
A7
Sometimes I'm rough sometimes calm as can be
D7
Oh I hope next time I come back as the sea
A7
My horizon stretches to eternity
E7 D7 A7 E7
Go get your sailboat and float upon the waves with me
[Verso 4]
A7
I hope next time I come back as a tree
A7
Living in your backyard part of your family
D7
Oh I hope next time I come back as a tree
A7
Hang up your rope swing, build your fort in me
E7 D7 A7 E7
If I fall down, put another one of me in the ground
How to play Bill Murray
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 A7. 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.