Everything That Dies
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C Am C Am
Wait on the breeze through red top trees
C Am C Am
Pining will roam, ask where you've grown
C Am C Am
Seven geese in flight call from a great height
C Am C Am
Grey wing, then white, grey wing, then white
F Am C F
You said everyone you know one day will surely die
Am G
But everything that dies in some way returns
F Am C F
You said everyone you know one day will surely die
Am G
But everything that dies in some way returns
C Am C Am
Down to the woods where I first stood
C Am C Am
Down to the foot where I drew blood
C Am C Am
Ten gees in flight call from a great height
C Am C Am
Grey wings, then white, grey wings, then white
F Am C F
You said everyone you know one day will surely die
Am G
But everything that dies in some way returns
F Am C F
You said everyone you know one day will surely die
Am G
But everything that dies in some way returns X3
How to play Everything That Dies
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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.