In the shade of the old apple tree
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Em7 A7 D A7 D G A7 G D
In the shade of the old ap - ple tree,
G A7 D A7 D G D A7 D
Where the love in your eyes I could see,
D6 A A7 G/B A7 Cdim A7 D G A7 D
When the voice that I heard like the song of a bird,
Cdim D E Bm7/5- Cdim E Cdim Bm7/5- A7
Seemed to whis - per sweet mu - sic to me.
Em7 A7 D A7 D G A7 G D
I could hear the dull buzz of the bee
G A7 D A7 D G A7 Em7 D
In the blos - soms as you said to me,
D6 A A7 G/B A7 Edim A7 D Cdim D G
"With a heart that is true, I'll be wait - ing for you
Gdim A7 D A7 D G D A7 D
"In the shade of the old ap - ple tree."
How to play In the shade of the old apple tree
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.