Bring Out The Lillies
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[Verso 1]
D A
She died on Good Friday
D
Just like the Lord
A
But she didn't rise up like a king on this bright Easter morning
Bm
She sleeps in a drawer
A D G
Or some cold metal table
D A D
And here I amsittin'atchurch and Idon't know why
[Pré-Refrão]
Em A
There'sflowers in front of the altar and people in pews
Em A
Feels like everyone's smilin' and singin' and praisin' too soon
[Refrão]
G
They'll bring out the lilies
D
While I hide in the back
A
They'll be in bright colors
D
And I'll dress in black
G
They'll ask death the question
D
Where is your steed?
G A
But they don't really wanna know
G A
Me and death, we both agree
G A
That if they really wanna know, they could just ask me
Interlude:
G D A D A
[Verso 2]
D A
They painted her nails
D
And lint-rolled her dress
A
She's primped and adjusted but she don't look any less dead
Bm A D G
This whole congregation is shakin' my hand
D A D
And I'm rollin' my eyes when they tell me it's part of God's plan
[Pré-Refrão]
Em A
There's flowers in front of the altar and people in pews
Em A
Feels like everyone's smilin' and singin' and praisin' too soon
[Refrão]
G
They'll bring out the lilies
D
While I hide in the back
A
They'll be in bright colors
D
And I'll dress in black
G
They'll ask death the question
D
Where is your steed?
G A
But they don't really wanna know
G A
Me and death, we both agree
G A
That if they really wanna know, they could just ask me
Interlude:
G D A D A F#7
Solo:
Bm A D G D A D
[Pré-Refrão]
Em A
There's a woman arranging the flowers like you used to do
Em A
Feels like everyone's smilin' and singin' and praisin' too soon
[Refrão]
G
They'll bring out the lilies
D
While I hide in the back
A
They'll be in bright colors
D
And I'll dress in black
G
They'll ask death the question
D
Where is your steed?
Outro:
G A G A
They don't really wanna know
G A G A
They don't really wanna know
G A G A
They don't really wanna know
G A G A
They don't really wanna know
G A G A
They don't really wanna know
G A G A
They don't really wanna know oh oh mm
G A G A G A
They don't really wanna know oh oh
G A G A
They don't really wanna know
G A
They don't really wanna know
G A
They don't really wanna know
G A G A
They don't really wanna know
G A
They don't really wanna know
G A
They don't really wanna know
G A
If they really wanna know
D
They could just ask me
How to play Bring Out The Lillies
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.