Ivy Covered House
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-=intro/verse=-
G -> D (Dsus2) -> A
G D Dsus2 A
well hello it's me again
G D Dsus2 A
i'm at your door, come let me in
G D Dsus2 A
and you can whisper in my ear
G D Dsus2 A
words so precious and so dear
[Refrão]
F#m G6
smoke falls on me every night
F#m G6
wind blows through the ivy vine
F#m G6 A
you'll never spend another night alone
-=verse=-
G -> D (Dsus2) -> A
G D Dsus2 A
fill the lock and turn the key
G D Dsus2 A
you shake the leaves off every tree
G D Dsus2 A
the ivy hanging from your head
G D Dsus2 A
the grass that grows beneath your bed
[Refrão]F#m G6
smoke falls on me every night
F#m G6
wind blows through the ivy vine
F#m G6 A
you'll never spend another night alone
-=break=-
Em
G D Dsus2
Em
G D
F#m G6 F#m G6 F#m G6
A
-=outro=-
G6 (G) D A
the ivy covered house
G6 (G) D A
the house where you live now
G6 (G) D A
the ivy covered house
G6 (G) D A
away from the in crowd
G6 (G) D A
the ivy covered house
G6 (G) D A
i'll always be without
G6 (G) D A
the ivy covered house
G6 (G) D A
the ivy covered house
G6 (G) D A (x4)
How to play Ivy Covered House
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.