Colour Green
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Intro Gm
Gm F
I'd been a girl and wandering
Gm F
Frequented my late afternoon
Gm F
Summer in New York City
Gm F
Wearin' the sweater colour green
Gm F Bb
So one night I sat down in a chair and knitted there
Gm F
Years after trying to lead a woman's life
Gm F Bb Eb
I met a friend who had a red-haired wife
Gm F
She said to me, Woman, I'd like your clothes
Gm F
Come on and let us try both and take tender care
Gm F Bb
And when you need help I will be there
Db Ab Db Ab
Memories and seasons achieve their affairs
Db Ab Db Ab
Sometime in April the sweater I wear
Bb Eb Bb Eb
Sometime in April the letter I read
Gm F Gm F
Dear friend, I think of you on the top of Empire State
Gm F
Dear friend, I'm lonesome
Gm F
Dear friend, I've been well
Gm F
How do you spell your name?
Gm F
The city has changed me
Cm Eb
I am no longer the same
Gm F Gm F
He wrote to me: Woman, I'd like to stay
Gm F Gm F
Liberty Statue has got so many stars
Gm F Bb
But when you need help I will be there
Gm F
I'd been a girl and wandering
Gm F
Frequented my late afternoon
Gm F
Summer in New York City
Gm F
Wearin' the sweater colour green
How to play Colour Green
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.