Leafboys Lament
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Intro G Em
G Em
Today I realized it's not my birthday
C Am C#° C
The fall is so fresh but I'm still very sad
A G Em
As the wind rustles my hair, oh, I feel so alive
C Am C Am
The autumn colors whisper to my eyes, "Wake up"
G C Am
So it's told, the pumpkin gourd whispers
D G C
"I am your orange king, time to rake them leaves"
Am A D
"But I hate chores," I proclaim
G C
"No worries," the king says
Am D
"The leaf police will be here soon"
G C Am D
Officer Arbor arrives, he places me in the cuffs
G D A D
A gentle tear rolls down my face as I weep to the king
G C Am
He says "Hush, child, just rake the leaves, rake them
D G
Just rake the leaves
How to play Leafboys Lament
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.