English Tea
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G D/F#
Would you care to sit with me
G7/F Em
For a cup of English tea?
B/D# Bm/D
Very twee, very me
A/C# Dsus4 D
Any sunny morning
G D/F#
What a pleasure it would be
G7/F Em
Chatting so delightfully
B/D# Bm/D
Nanny bakes fairy cakes
A/C# Dsus4 D
Every Sunday morning
C Am D G
Miles and miles of English garden
C Am D G
Stretching past the willow tree
C Am D G
Lines of hollyhocks and roses
C Am D
Listen most attentively
G D/F#
Do you know the game crocquet
G7/F Em
Peradventure we might play?
B/D# Bm/D
Very gay, hip hooray
A/C# Dsus4 D
Any sunny morning
G D/F# G7/F Em
B/D# Bm/D A/C# Dsus4 D
C Am D G
Miles and miles of English garden
C Am D G
Stretching past the willow tree
C Am D G
Lines of hollyhocks and roses
C Am D Em/D D
Listen most attentively
G D/F#
As a rule the church bells chime
G7/F Em
When it's almost supper time
B/D# Bm/D
Nanny bakes fairy cakes
A/C# Dsus4 D
On a Sunday morning
G F# F E Eb D C# D G
{the notes of the chime are in thirds, as follows:}
b a# a g# g f# f f# g
g f# f e eb d c# d g
How to play English Tea
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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.