Flowers On The Wall
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[Intro: ]G#m (strum in-between lead guitar)
B G#m
I keep hearin' your concern about my happiness
C#7 F#
But all that thought you've given me is, conscience I guess
B G#m
If I were walkin' in your shoes, I wouldn't worry none
C#7 F#
While you and your friends are worryin''bout me, I'm havin'lots of fun
[Refrão] G#m G#m B G#m
Countin' flowers on the wall, that don't bother me at all
G#m G#m B G#m
Playin' solitaire 'til dawn, with a deck of fifty-one
E
Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo
F# E
Now don't tell me
F# E
I've nothin' to do
B G#m
Last night I dressed in tails, pretended I was on the town
C#7 F#
As long as I can dream it's hard to slow this swinger down
B G#m
So please don't give a thought to me, I'm really doin' fine
C#7 F#
You can always find me here and havin' quite a time
[Refrão] G#m G#m B G#m
Countin' flowers on the wall, that don't bother me at all
G#m G#m B G#m
Playin' solitaire 'til dawn, with a deck of fifty-one
E
Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo
F# E
Now don't tell me
F# E
I've nothin' to do
--Solo -> G#m E F# E F# E F# E F# E
B G#m
It's good to see you, I must go, I know I look a fright
C#7 F#
Anyway, my eyes are not accustomed to this light
B G#m
And my shoes are not accustomed to this hard concrete
C#7 F#
So I must go back to my room and make my day complete
--Chorus
G#m G#m B G#m
Countin' flowers on the wall, that don't bother me at all
G#m G#m B G#m
Playin' solitaire 'til dawn, with a deck of fifty-one
E
Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo
F# E
Now don't tell me
F# E
I've nothin' to do
F# E
Now don't tell me
F# E
I've nothin' to do
--Ending -> G#m (slow strum as in the Intro)
How to play Flowers On The Wall
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#m. 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.