Grandmas Garden
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Intro:
D A A G A (2x)
Verse:
D G D A
Grandma had a garden in the backyard
D A G A
She always had a way with things that grow
D A D A
She'd be out there early in the springtime
G Bm A
Just as soon as she was sure it wouldn't snow
D G D A
She'd say I love to watch the seeds I've planted
D A G A
Grow up into what they oughta be
D A D Dbm Bm A
Oh, I thought she was talking about tomatoes
G A D
She was talking about her family
[Refrão] D G D
Grandma's garden grew up strong
G A D A
Because she weeded out whatever could go wrong
G A D Dbm Bm
She'd say the straight and narrow is the toughest row to hoe
A G Em A
Just remember what you reap is what you sow
G A D A A G A D A A G A
Grandma's love is what made Grandma's garden grow
Verse:
D G D A
I went to church last Sunday morn'
D A G A
To see what she'd attended sixty years
D A D A
They asked me if I'd say some words about her
G Bm A
And I got up, fighting back the tears
D G D A
And I said I used to watch her rake the rocks out
D A G A
And tie up every vine with love and hate
D A D Dbm Bm A
That little peice of Grandma taught me some lessons
G A D
And without her I'd never have faith
[Refrão] D G D
Grandma's garden grew up strong
G A D A
Because she weeded out whatever could go wrong
G A D Dbm Bm
She'd say the straight and narrow is the toughest row to hoe
A G Em A
Just remember what you reap is what you sow
G A D A A G A
Grandma's love is what made Grandma's garden grow
Instrumental:
Bm A A G A
Bm A A G A
Bm F#m F#m G
[Refrão] D G D
Grandma's garden grew up strong
G A D A
Because she weeded out whatever could go wrong
G A D Dbm Bm
She'd say the straight and narrow is the toughest row to hoe
A D Em A
In the garden of The Father now she's home
G A Bm A
Grandma's love is what made Grandma's garden grow
G A D
Grandma's love is what made Grandma's garden grow
OUTRO:
A A G A
La la la
D A A G A
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D A A G A
La la la la
Bm A F#m G
La la la laaaa
How to play Grandmas Garden
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.