Desert Lily
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Verse 1:
Gm Eb
Take me somewhere where
Bb F
the summer never ends
Gm Eb
And we count the seasons
Bb F
by the corners of your bed
Gm Eb
Today the dog sleeps in
Bb
and we dress ourselves in
F Gm Eb Bb F Gm Eb Bb Cm
blankets once again
Verse 2:
Gm Eb
Cause there's a list of plan
Bb F
that I've been meaning to make
Gm Eb
But every day is just a
Bb Cm
promise that I'll break
Gm Eb Bb
So fold your maps until the miles
F
can't take me away again me away again
[Refrão]
Gm Bb
Come close come close
F
I've paid my debts
to distance
And earned my
Eb
share of home
Gm Bb
Sing slow sing slow
F
So if I'm gone before
Eb Eb
the morning's set aglow
Gm Eb Bb F Gm Eb Bb Cm (2x)
You're not alone
Verse 3:
Gm
And I know every minute
Eb Bb F
feels like it's a week
Gm Eb
So hang the picture frames
Bb
along the walls so you
Cm Gm
can see The glossy paper
Eb Bb
memories of nights you
F
didn't have to wait on me
And that's how we'll stay
[Refrão]
Gm Bb
Come close come close
F
I've paid my debts
to distance
And earned my
Eb
share of home
Gm Bb
Sing slow sing slow
F
So if I'm gone before
Eb
the morning's set aglow
Bridge:
Eb
You're the home that I saw
Bb
through the woods from
D Gm
the side of the highway
Eb
And the dim glow of your
Bb
lights through the trees
D
still make it harder
Gm F/A Bb Cm
and harder to leave
Solo: Eb Bb D Gm Eb Bb Gm F/A Bb Cm
Verse 4:
Gm Eb
Take me somewhere where
Bb F
the summer never ends
Gm Eb
And we count the seasons
Bb F
by the corners of your bed
Gm Eb Bb
And you fold your maps until the miles
F
can't take me away again me away a gain
(Chorus
Interlude: Gm Bb F Eb (2x)
[Refrão]
Gm Bb
Come close come close
F
I've paid my debts
to distance
And earned my
Eb
share of home
Gm
Sing slow oh
Bb
darling sing slow
F
So I'll be gone before
Eb
the morning's set aglow
How to play Desert Lily
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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.