In Defense Of English Ivy
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
A G D G D A
[Verse 1]
A G D G D A
You pull me out by my roots, and label me invasive
A G D G D A
But the only reason that you hate me is cause I'm trying to live
A G D G D A
Would you rather I just not grow, or keep myself to the ground
A G D G D A
Well that greedy old tree is 100 feet tall, and he blocks the sun all around
[Chorus]
D G Bm A
Let's spare a thought for English ivy, always taking the blame
D G Bm A
Spare a thought for English ivy, give it a chance to explain
[Verse 2]
A G D G D A
A G D G D A
Life has never been easy for me, there are so many plants down low
A G D G D A
But I think I deserve a little respect for the creative ways that I grow
A G D G D A
My tendrils curl and cling ever upward, always seeking the sun
A G D G D A
But believe me when I say to you I never meant to hurt anyone
[Bridge]
F#m G Bm
You say I crowd out everything and I'm a danger to the trees
F#m G Bm
But you're out here chopping me down, can't you see you're a danger to me!
A G D G D A
[Chorus]
D G Bm A
Let's spare a thought for English ivy, always taking the blame
D G Bm A
Spare a thought for English ivy, give it a chance to explain
[Outro]
A G D G D A
How to play In Defense Of English Ivy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.