Birch Tree
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: AbCapotraste:
1st traste
As recorded by Strawberry Guy
(From the 2019 EP TAKING MY TIME TO BE)
Capo 1st fret
[Verse 1]
Cmaj7 G
I could be my best if I spoke my own head for you
Cmaj7 G
You could see me now if you told yourself how you knew me
Am G
Oh, are you not lonely?
Am G
And oh, as you sit by the birch tree
[Verse 2]
Cmaj7 G
Come to the tree, bring a birthday card for you
Cmaj7 G
Seem a bit shocked, but crack a brief smile I notice
Am Bm
Oh, you're not lonely
Am Bm
And oh, as we sit by the birch tree
[Chorus]
D Am
As she goes in again
D Am7
I look at my own head
D F Em
Back from the blue, I know it's nothing new
[Verse 3]
Cmaj7 G
I know we're pretty young but I see what people grow into
Cmaj7 G
'Cause two years ahead I can see that you might not know me
Am Bm
Oh, I could be lonely
Am7 Bm
And oh, as I sit by the birch tree
[Chorus]
D Am
As she goes in again
D Am7
I look at my own head
D F Em
Back from the blue, I know it's nothing new
[Verse 3]
Cmaj7 G
I could be my best if I spoke my own head for you
Cmaj7 G
You could see me now if you told yourself how you knew me
Am7 Bm
Oh, are you not lonely?
Am7 Bm
And oh, as you sit by the birch tree
[Chorus]
D Am
As she goes in again
D Am7
I look at my own head
D F Em
Back from the blue, I know it's nothing new
[Interlude]
G F G F
[Outro]
G F
Is it a good or bad thing?
G F
That she doesn't give me anything
G F
Is it a good or bad thing?
G F
That she doesn't give me anything
G
Is it a good or bad thing?
G F
That she doesn't give me anything
How to play Birch Tree
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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.