In The Pines
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Capo 3
Intro: D Am (4x)
D Am
In the pines babe, in the pines
D Am
Forked tongue, white lies
D Am
Black wallow, shaky hands
D Am
Meet me in the hollow river
D Am
Kiss like an indian giver
D Am
Black lungs take medicine men
D Am
Smoke signals, I can see it
D Am
Don't loose your American spirit
D Am
Second handing heavy air
E Am
This is where we had a smoke
E G F
With our savage hearts we broke
D, Am (x4)
D Am
We live where the sun never shines
D Am
In the pines babe, in the pines
D Am
No one will find us there
F Am E
In the pines, in the pines
(repeat and end on: Am)
How to play In The Pines
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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.