Dakota Lullaby Tom Peterson
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A D E
Hear that black crow calling
A
as he comes home in the spring
E D E
Hear the last of the sad coyote's cry
D
Hear the ghost of the plain
A D
Sing of the buffalo again
Bm D A
And fall asleep to a Dakota Lullaby
D E
The wind sings the names
A
Of the ones who have returned
E D E
To this holy land on which their fathers toiled
D
If you fall down on your knees
A D
Put your ear down to the earth
Bm D A
You might hear their spirits singing in the soil
A D E
Hear that black crow calling
A
as he comes home in the spring
E D E
Hear the last of the sad coyote's cry
D
Hear the ghost of the plain
A D
Sing of the buffalo again
Bm D A
And fall asleep to a Dakota Lullaby
D E
Time rolls forever
A
Like the lazy grey Missouri
E D E
Stars up above the dusty prairie shine
D
There's a million sleeping braves
A D
They're gonna rise up from their graves
Bm D A
And sing the songs that hold no trace of time
A D E
Hear that black crow calling
A
as he comes home in the spring
E D E
Hear the last of the sad coyote's cry
D
Hear the ghost of the plain
A D
Sing of the buffalo again
Bm D A
And fall asleep to a Dakota Lullaby
How to play Dakota Lullaby Tom Peterson
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 A. 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.