Cornflower Blue
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CAPO: 4th Fret
Intro: C C7 C C7 F G F ~ C
Csus4 C
Cornflower Blue, blooming in the morning sun
G C
Tiny flowers that grew from when our love had just begun
Csus4 C
Long ago we planted each dry and dusty row
Dm G F
How long it has taken for the seeds of love to grow
C Dm G C F C
Cornflower Blue
Csus4 C
Cornflower Blue, like the faded shirt you wore
G C C7
Standing in shadows when I opened up the door
Csus4 C Cadd9 C
The smile in your eyes when you said hello
Dm G F
Held me tenderly and it would not let me go
C
Cornflower Blue
Instrumental: F C Cadd9 C G C F C Dm G F C
Csus4 C
Cornflower Blue, deeper than the evening sky
G C C7
Peaceful as a river, bluer than goodbye
Csus4 C Cadd9 C
Blue like the diamond when the light shines true
Dm G F
If love came in colours I'd choose this one for you
C Dm G F C
Cornflower Blue
G C
Cornflower Blue
How to play Cornflower Blue
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 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.