Emmylou
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Intro: C E Am7 F (2x)
C Em Am7 F
Oh the bitter winds are coming in,
C Em Am7 F
And Im already missing the summer
C Em Am7 F
Stockholms cold but Ive been told
C Em Am F
I was born to endure this kind of weather.
C Em Am7 F
When its you I find like a ghost in my mind,
C Em G
I'm defeated and I gladly wear the crown
C F
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
Am7 G
And you'll be my Graham and my Johnny too
C F
No, I'm not asking much of you
Am7 G C
Just sing little darling, sing with me
C Em Am7 F
So much I know, that things just dont grow
C Em Am7 F
If you dont bless them with your patience
C Em Am7 F
And Ive been there before, I held up the door
C Em Am7 F
For every stranger with a promise
C Em
But I'm holding back,
Am7 F
That's the strength that I lack,
C Em Am7 F
Every morning keeps returning at my window
C Em
And it brings me to you,
Am7 F
And I won't just pass through,
C Em G
But Im not asking for a storm
C F
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
Am7 G
And you'll be my Graham and my Johnny too
C F
No, I'm not asking much of you
Am7 G C
Just sing little darling, sing with me
(Ponte)
Am G F C
And yes, I might have lied to you,
Am G F C
You wouldnt benefit from knowing the truth
Am G F C
I was frightened but I held back,
Am G F C
I need you now at long last
C F
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
Am7 G
And you'll be my Graham and my Johnny too.
C F
No, I'm not asking much of you
Am7 G C
Just sing little darling, sing with me
C F
I'll be your Emmylou and I'll be your June
Am7 G
And you'll be my Graham and my Johnny too.
C F
No, I'm not asking much of you
Am7 G C
Just sing little darling, sing with me
Am7 G C
Just sing little darling sing with me.
How to play Emmylou
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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.