It's Not Easy Being Green
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C
It's not that easy being green
C/B Am
Having to spend each day the color of the leaves
Em/G Dm/F
When I think it could be nicer
G
being red, or yellow, or gold
C G
Or something much more colorful like that
C
It's not easy being green
C/B Am
It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things
Em/G Dm/F
And people tend to pass you over
G
'Cause you're not standing out like flashy sparkles in the water
C C7
Or stars in the sky
F
But green's the color of spring
G C Am
And green can be cool and friendly-like
Dm
And green can be big like a mountain
F
Or important like a river
G G7
Or tall like a tree
C
When green is all there is to be
C/B Am
It could make you wonder why
Am7 Em/G
But why wonder why wonder
Dm/F
I am green, and it'll do fine
G C
It's beautiful, and I think it's what I want to be
How to play It's Not Easy Being Green
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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.