In The Chestnut Tree
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C Bb C Bb/G
Where are you? Where are you?
F7/A C
I'm in the chestnut tree.
C Bb C Bb/G
What are you doing? Why are you there?
F7/A C
I want to feel the breeze.
Em Dm Em Dm
"Look out. I'm coming up.
Em Dm Em F/G
I want to sit beside you.
Em Dm Em F/G
I want to feel the breeze".
Then folks'll say
C Bb
"what are you doing?
C Bb/G
Why are you there?"
And we'll say
F C
"We want to feel the breeze.
A7 D7
We want to feel the breeze.
F/A C6
We want to feel the breeze".
How to play In The Chestnut Tree
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.