Blue Heron - Sarah Jarosz

Blue Heron

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Intro
Em D A
Em D A
Em D A
G D A (x2)
 
verse 1
Em G A
We were walking on the coastline
Em G A
And I wondered if this could be the last time
G D A
Then I took your fragile hand into mine
Em G A
And we talked of all the good times
 
Bridge
Em D A
Em D A
Em D A
G D A
 
verse 2
Em G A
It was early morning sunrise
Em G A
When we caught that shimmering in her eyes
G D A
And she told us everything would be fine
Em G A
So we walked together in the low tide
 
[Refrão]G D A Em
Blue heron flying overhead
G D A
Keeping watch over you
G D A G
Blue heron standing on the shore
Em G A
While we wandered all along the southern coastline
 
Solo
Em G A
Em G A
G D A
Em G A
 
verse 3
Em G A
We were walking on the coastline
Em G A
And you told me it wouldn’t be the last time
G D A
Then I took your strong hand into mine
Em G A
And we walked together in the low tide
 
[Refrão]G D A Em
Blue heron flying overhead
G D A
Keeping watch over you
G D A G
Blue heron standing on the shore
Em G Em G A
You never know if there’ll be more so we’ll wander all along the southern coastline
 
Outro
Em D A
Em D A
Em D A
G D A

How to play Blue Heron

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 Em. 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.

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