Hickory Grove
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CAPO: 2nd Fret
Intro: G C G C G
Bm
Hickory Grove, wait for me
C G F C G
I'm just as poor as a man can be
Bm
Hickory Grove, wait for me
C G F C
I'm just as blind as the other men that see
Instrumental: C G C G C G
Bm
Hickory Grove, make the sun
C G F C G
Rise slower, I've not have much time
Bm
Hickory Grove, watch me run
C G F C
Down through the years of my prime
Instrumental: C G C G C G C G C G
Bm
Lady Luck, play your hand
C G F C G
I've got a life for you to play
Bm
Hickory Grove, you will stand
C G F C
I've got a dream that I can stay with
OUTRO: (## repeat and fade to end ##)
G C
Laa la la la
G C
Laa la la la
G C
Laa la la la
G C
Laa la la la
How to play Hickory Grove
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 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.