Grey Gardens
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[Verse 1]
Dbm
Violets and dandelions
Gb
Growing like weeds in the garden
B Bb
Were they yonder past the yard line
Bbdim Ab
Ladies passing might just say that they look fine
[Verse 2]
Dbm Gb
Catholic girls with golden tickets come out grinning from the thickets
B Bb
How her face beamed bright at you just like a mirror
Bbdim
Don't fall through your garden
Ab
It's still growing here
[Chorus 1]
Ab Dbm/Ab Ab A E
Ohhh ohhh ohhh
Ab Dbm/Ab Ab A E
Ohhh ohhh ohhh
Ab Dbm/Ab Ab A E
Ohhh ohhh ohhh
Ab Dbm/Ab Ab A E
Ohhh ohhh ohhh
[Interlude]
Dbm
[Bridge]
Dbm
I hear your music through the walls
Em B
Songs from long ago
Gb
Sweetly play those records
Dbm/Ab Ab
As you have always known
Dbm
A carousel of memories
Em B
Spinning in the dark
Gb
Take a turn around once more
Dbm/Ab Ab
Before it falls apart
[Chorus 2]
Ab Dbm/Ab Ab A E
Ohhh ohhh ohhh
Ab Dbm/Ab Ab A E
Ohhh ohhh ohhh
Ab Dbm/Ab Ab A E
Ohhh ohhh ohhh
Ab Dbm/Ab Ab A E
Ohhh ohhh ohhh
Ab Dbm/Ab Ab A E
Ohhh ohhh ohhh
How to play Grey Gardens
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dbm. 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.