Hang Low
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verse 1
D G D
I've set my heart on being good
G
Very friendly
D G Em
And I will carve my heart of wood
A
Splendid, splendid
verse 2
D G D
I'll ride a dragon made of jade
G D
And speak no evil
G Em
I think it's strange to be afraid
A
We're only people
[Refrão]
Em Am D
So hang low, hang low
A B
And do no evil
Em Am D
Like aeroplanes on snow
A B
We're only people
Em Am D
Make sure the tray tables are stowed
A B Em
To have here or to go?
Am Bm
And now the blossom fails to show
B7
For we are landing
verse 3
D G D
On every lovely yellow night
G
With spousy piety
D G Em
I shall perform the ancient rite
A
With due sobriety
D G D
And each uncomplicated thing
G
Is never-ending
D G Em
And every lovely song you sing
A
Is all-befriending
[Refrão]
Em Am D
So hang low, hang low
A B
And see no evil
Em Am D
So hang low, hang low
A B
And see no evil
Em Am D
Like aeroplanes on snow
A B
We're only people
Em Am D
Make sure the tray tables are stowed
A B
To have here or to hold
Em Am Bm
And now the blossom falls so slow
B7
It seems to glow
Verse 5
D G D
And I will catch a Eurostar
G
At Waterloo station
D G Em
And I will play my blue guitar
A
In desperation
[Refrão]
Em Am D
But hang low, hang low
A B
And be no evil
Em Am D
Like aeroplanes on show
A B
We're only people
Em Am D
Make sure the tray tables are stowed
A B
To have here or to go
Em Am Bm
And now the blossom falls so slow
B7
We're only people
Em Am D
So hang low, hang low
A B
And do no evil
Em Am D
Like aeroplanes on show
A B
We are landing
Em Am D
Make sure the tray tables are stowed
A B Em
To have here or to go
Am Bm
And now the blossom seems to glow
B7
We're only people
How to play Hang Low
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.