Golden Leaves
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Intro: Am Dm G C Am
Dm E Am Bm Am
Dm G
Do you remember how this first begun?
C Fmaj7
Teeth were white and our skin was young
Dm E
Eyes as bright as the Spanish Sun
Am Bm Am
We had nothing we could hide
Dm G
Now my dear we are two golden leaves
C Fmaj7
Clinging desperately to winter trees
Dm E
Got up here like a pair of thieves
Am Bm Am
While the sirens blare outside
F G
What's left to say when every word's been spoken?
C Am
What's left to see when our eyes won't open?
F G
What's left to do when we've lost all hope and
C Am
What's left to break when our hearts are broken?
Dm E Am Bm Am
But sometimes...
Dm G
Do you remember how this started out?
C Fmaj7
So full of hope and now we're filled with doubt
Dm E
A dirty joke we used to laugh about
Am Bm Am
But it's not funny anymore
Dm G
I fear I choke unless I spit it out
C Fmaj7
Still smell of smoke, although the fire's gone out
Dm E
Can't live with you, but I die without
( Am Bm Am )
F G
What's left to say when every word's been spoken?
C Am
What's left to see when our eyes won't open?
F G
What's left to do when we've lost all hope and
C Am
What's left to break when our hearts are broken?
Dm E Am Bm Am
But sometimes...
F G
What's left to say when every word's been spoken?
C Am
What's left to see when our eyes won't open?
F G
What's left to do when we've lost all hope and
C Am
What's left to break when our hearts are broken?
Dm E Am Bm Am
But sometimes...
How to play Golden Leaves
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.