Greens And Blues
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INTRO G D C B C D G Em (2x)
G
G D C B
I'm not together, and you know it's true.
C D G
My bits all wander in the trees.
G D C B
And if I ever seem a little strange,
C D C
Would you excuse me please?
G D C B C D G Em
G D C B
I said I’m human, but you know I lie.
C D G
I'm only visiting this shore.
G D C B
I'll soon be leaving in the outbound tide
C D C
I pray again we will meet.
G D C B C
I’m wasting your time, just talking to you
D G Em
Maybe best you go on home.
G D C B C
I'll leave you alone, fade from your mind,
D G Em
Slip into the greens and blues.
G D C B
I said I'm human, but you know I lied.
C D G
I'm only visiting this shore.
G D C B
I'll soon be leaving in the outbound tide.
C D C
I pray again we will meet.
G D C B C
I’m wasting your time, just talking to you
D G Em
Maybe best you go on home.
G D C B C
I'll leave you alone, fade from your mind
D G Em
Slip into the greens and blues.
G
Greens and blues... (4x)
Em
G D C B C D G Em
G D C B C
I’m wasting your time, just talking to you
D G Em
Maybe best you go on home.
G D C B C
I'll leave you alone, fade from your mind
D G Em
Slip into the greens and blues.
G D C B C
I’m wasting your time, just talking to you
D G Em
Maybe best you go on home.
G D C B C
I'll leave you alone, fade from your mind
D G Em
Slip into the greens and blues.
How to play Greens And Blues
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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.