Green, Green
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Capo 5
[Refrão]G C
Green, green, it's green they say,
G D
on the far side of the hill.
G C
Green, green, I'm goin' away,
G D G
to where the grass is greener still.
#1.
G Bm C G
Well, I told my mama on the day I was born,
C D G
Don't you cry when you see I'm gone.
Bm C G
You know there ain't no woman gonna settle me down,
C D G
I just gotta be travelin' on. Hear me singin'...
Chorus:
#2.
G Bm C G
No, there ain't nobody in this whole wide world,
C D G
gonna tell me how to spend my time.
Bm C G
I'm just a good lovin' ramblin' man..
C D G
Say, buddy, can you spare me a dime?..Hear me cryin'..
Chorus:
#3.
G Bm C G
Here, I don't care when the sun goes down,
C D G
where I lay my weary head.
Bm C G
Green, green valley or rocky road,
C D G
It's there I'm gonna make my bed...Easy, now..
Chorus:(x2)
ADD:
C G D G
To where the grass is greener still.(X3)
How to play Green, Green
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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.