Branching Out
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CAPO: 4th Fret
Intro: C/G F C/G G
C/G
When I grow up, I want to be a tree
F
Want to make my home with the birds and the bees
C/G
And the squirrels, they can count on me
G
When I grow up to be a tree
C/G
I'll let my joints get stiff, put my feet in the ground
F
Take the winters off and settle down
C/G
Keep my clothes 'til they turn brown
G
When I grow up, I'm gonna settle down
[Refrão] C/G F
I'm gonna reach, I'm gonna reach
C/G G
I'm gonna reach, reach for the sky
C/G F
I'm gonna reach, I'm gonna reach
C/G G
I'm gonna reach, â??til I know why
C/G
When the spring comes by, I'm gonna get real green
F
If the dogs come by, I'm gonna get real mean
C/G
On windy days, I'll bend and lean
G
When I grow up, I'm gonna get real green
Bridge:
F C/E Dm7 C/G
If I should fall in storm or slumber
C/B F C/F F C/G
Please don't turn me into lumber
F C/E Dm7
I'd rather be a Louisville slug-ger
G
Swinging for the seats
[Refrão] C/G F
I'm gonna reach, I'm gonna reach
C/G G
I'm gonna reach, reach for the sky
C/G F
I'm gonna reach, I'm gonna reach
C/G G
I'm gonna reach, â??til I know why
[Refrão] C/G F
I'm gonna reach, I'm gonna reach
C/G G
I'm gonna reach, reach for the sky
C/G F
I'm gonna reach, I'm gonna reach
C/G G
I'm gonna reach, â??til I know why
[Refrão] C/G F
I'm gonna reach, I'm gonna reach
C/G G
I'm gonna reach, reach for the sky
C/G F
I'm gonna reach, I'm gonna reach
C/G G
I'm gonna reach, â??til I know why
How to play Branching Out
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C/G. 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.