Chinese White
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Intro:
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--9---9---9---9---9---9-----7----------|--9---9---9----9---9----9---7---------|--9-------9--------9-------
--------9-------9-----------------8p9--|--9-----9--------9---------------8p9--|--9----------9--------9----
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--7---7---7---7---7---7-----7-----7----|--0---0---0----0---0----0---0----0----|--0---0---0-----0-----0----
E Em/G
The bent twig of darkness
B7 E
Grows the petals of the morning
E Em/G
It shows to them the birds singing
B7 E
Just behind the dawning
E7 A E
Come dip into the cloud cream lapping
E Em/G B7
I can't keep my hand on the plough
B7
Because it's dying
E A B7
But I will lay me down with my arms
E
Round a rainbow
E Em/G E B7 E B7
And I will lay me down to dream
E
Oh, will your magic
A B7
Christmas tree be shining
E B7 E
Gently all around?
E Em/G
Climbing up these figures
B7 E
The sun is tugging at my shoulder
E Em/G
And every step I take
B7 E
I think, my feet are getting older
E7 A E
I see the crystal dreams unfolding
E Em/G B7
I can't keep my eyes on the book
B7
Because it's mouldering
E A B7
But I will lay me down with my arms
E
Round a rainbow
E Em/G E B7 E B7
And I will lay me down to dream
E
Oh, will your magic
A B7
Christmas tree be shining
E B7 E
Gently all around?
How to play Chinese White
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 E. 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.