Cactus In The Valley
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Capo 1
Intro: C Em Am Dm F
C Em
I never meant to wither, I wanted to be tall.
Am Dm F
Like a fool, at the river, and watch my branches fall
C Em
Old and thirsty I longed for the flood to come back around.
Am Dm F
To the catus in the valley that's about to crumble down
F G C
And wipe the mark of sadness from my face
F G C
Show me that your love will never change
F G Am D
If my yesterday is a disgrace
F G C
Show me that you still recall my name
C Em
So the storm finally found me, and left me in the dark
Am Dm F
In the cloud around me, i don't know where you are
C Em
If this old world goes up in arms, all i can do is stand
Am Dm F
And i wont fight for anyone until you move my hands
F G C
And wipe the mark of madness from my face
F G C
Show me that your love will never change
F G Am D
If my yesterday is a disgrace,
F G C
Tell me that you still recall my name
Am Dm
Oh here, in this shadow
G
Here i am
C G Am
And i need someone by my side
Dm
It becomes so
G
Hard to stand
C G Am
And i keep trying to dry my eyes
C D
Come and find me
F
In the valley.
(Strum once)
F G C
And Wipe the mark of sadness from my face
F G C
show me that your love will never change
F G Am D
And if my yesterday is a disgrace
F G C
Tell me that you still recall my name
F G C
And wipe the mark of madness from my face
F G C
Show me that your love will never change
F G Am D
And if my yesterday is a disgrace
F G C
Tell me that you'll still recall my name.
F G C
Oh tell me that you'll still recall my name
F G C
Oh tell me that you'll still recall my name
How to play Cactus In The Valley
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.