Early Summer Rain
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G D
I dream with my eyes open
G D
I see with my eyes closed
G Bm
I watch through many windows
A
Heaven only knows
G D
Some words, they can't be spoken
G Bm
Some things can't be explained
D G D
Out where it gets lonesome, in the early summer rain
G D
Black crow, he's the joker
G D
Red-tail hawk's the king
G Bm
Diamondback, he's the taxman
A
He don't miss a thing
G D
Out where there's no forgiveness
G Bm
Out where there is no blame
D G
Out where it gets lonesome
D
In the early summer rain
[Refrão] A
There's wind down in these ditches
G
There's red dust on the rye
D G
But, there's storms up on the ridges
D
There's a silver tear in my eyes
A
All I know is you my friend
G
Will not see my pain
D G
Out where it gets lonesome
D G
In the early summer rain
There's a red flying horse by the roadside
Spreading his wings again
Me and him are gonna take a little ride
I hope we catch a good tail wind
Take me to the purple mountains
Where nobody knows my name
Out where it gets lonesome
In the early summer rain
Repeat Chorus
A G
All I know is you my friend, will not see my pain
D G D G D
Out where it gets lonesome, in the early summer rain
How to play Early Summer Rain
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.