Bury My Gold
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INTRO: D G D Bm A
VERSE
A D G D
Well, the father of my father spent all his days
A G D
Breaking the granite and carving the names
D G D
Cast off the metal singing rust in your sleep
A G
And pay close attention to the company you keep
VERSE
D G D
The eldest got up and he moved out of town
A G D
To that place farther down that they don’t call the south
D G D
Sister comes by every once in a while
A G
But her best intentions were always in doubt
[Refrão]
D G D
(He said) Bury my gold under the needles
D A D
Dropping on down from the tops of the pines
Bm G D
Whoa - Smokes going to rise
A G D
Spirit so strong knocked a bird from the sky
A G D
Spirit so strong knocked a bird from the sky
VERSE
D G D
The seeds that you plant they grow up and they bloom
A G D
Leave you punch drunk on the scent of perfume
D G D
Just like the wind they’ll be turning again
A G
Even your closest of kin
[Refrão]
G D G D
(So he told me to) Bury my gold under the needles
D A D
Dropping on down from the tops of the pines
Bm G D
Whoa - Smokes going to rise
A G D
Spirit so strong knocked a bird from the sky
A G G
Spirit so strong knocked a bird from the sky
SOLO
D G D A G D
D G D Bm A
VERSE
D G D
Wearing a sidearm and a crooked smile
A G D
Went to see Uncle John under overcast skies
D G D
Searching for contraband, wondering why
A G
All of the bounty was nowhere in sight
[Refrão]
G D G D
('Cause he told me to) Bury my gold under the needles
D A D
Dropping on down from the tops of the pines
Bm G D
Whoa - Smokes going to rise
A G D
Spirit so strong knocked a bird from the sky
A G D
Spirit so strong knocked a bird from the sky
A
Spirit so strong......
OUTRO
D G D A G D
D G D Bm A D
How to play Bury My Gold
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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.