January Hymn - Decemberists

January Hymn

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D G A D
On a winter Sunday I go
G A D
To clear away the snow
G A D G A
And green the ground below
 
D G A D
April all an ocean away
G A D
Is this the better way to spend the day?
G A D G A
Keeping the winter at bay
 
G A D G
What were the words I meant to say before you left?
Bm G A A7
When I could see your breath lead where you were going to
 
D G A D
Maybe I should just let it be
G A D
and maybe it will all come back to me
G A D
Sing oh January oh!
 
How I lived a childhood in snow
And all my teens in tow
Stuffed in strata of glow
 
Hail the winter days after dark
Wandering the gray memorial park
A fleeting beating of hearts
 
What were the words I meant to say before she left?
When I could see her breath lead where she was going to
 
D G A D
Maybe I should just let it be
G A D
And maybe it will all come back to me
G A
Sing oh Janu...
G A D
Oh January oh

How to play January Hymn

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 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.

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