CEDARS OF LEBANON - Hugh Blumenfeld
View chords used in this chart
Am G6 G
e|-----------------------|-3-| -\
B|------------------1--0-|---| |
| | Theme (2x)
A|-0--0-------0--0-------|---| |
E|-------0h3-------------|---| -/
Am G
oh build a box for a boy who's gone
F E
cedar cypress and olive
Am G
build a box for a boy who's coming home
F E (Theme 2x)
all the wood of lebanon
and build it long as a year of peace
cedar cypress and olive
build it wide as the war torn streets
all the wood of lebanon
and drape no flag across the top
cedar cypress and olive
drape no flag and fire no shots
all the wood of lebanon
and set him deep as the blood in the land
cedar cypress and olive
Am G Am
and we'll plant the tall trees again
G
in the desert sand
all the wood of lebanon
[violin/cello solo over verse chords]
Am G F E Am G F E/Am
e|----------------------------------------------------1--0sl5-|
B|----------------------------------1--0--1--3--1-------------|
G|-------------------------------2-----------------2----------|
D|----------------------0--3--2-------------------------------|
A|-0--0--0--2-----2--3----------------------------------------|
E|-------------3----------------------------------------------|
[repeat 1st verse]
F E (Theme 1x)
all the wood of lebanon
F E (Theme 1x)
all the wood of lebanon
F E F E Am
How to play CEDARS OF LEBANON - Hugh Blumenfeld
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 Am. 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.