Like A Tree Psalm 1
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
A A
[Verse 1]
A
Blessed is the one who loves your word,
D
Your ways are his delight
D A
Knows that he needs it, eat, sleeps and breathes it
E
Thinkin’ on it day and night
[Verse 2]
A
But sad for the one who walks away
A/C# D
Sits down with all the scoffers
D A
Building his kingdom, callin’ it freedom
E
Chasing after what the world offers
[Chorus]
F#m E D
I want to be like a tree by the river!
A E/G# F#m
Oh plant me down by the deep, deep water
F#m E D
When the sun gets hot my leaves won’t wither!
A E/G# F#m
Oh plant me down like a tree by the river
D A E
Oh plant me down by your deep, deep water
[Interlude]
A A A/C# D D A E
[Verse 3]
A
I want to be like a mighty oak
A/C# D
Roots growing strong and deep
D A
When the wind blows, the roots gonna hold
E
Cause you’re holding on to me
A
Yeah you’re holding on to me
[Chorus]
F#m E D
I want to be like a tree by the river!
A E/G# F#m
Oh plant me down by the deep, deep water
F#m E D
When the sun gets hot my leaves won’t wither!
A E/G# F#m
Oh plant me down like a tree by the river
D A E
Oh plant me down by your deep, deep water
[Interlude]
A A A/C# D D A E
[Bridge]
A D
Plant me, plant me, plant me by the river
A E A
Wash me, wash me, wash me with your wa - ter
(4x)
[Chorus]
F#m E D
I want to be like a tree by the river!
A E/G# F#m
Oh plant me down by the deep, deep water
F#m E D
When the sun gets hot my leaves won’t wither!
A E/G# F#m
Oh plant me down like a tree by the river
D A E
Oh plant me down by your deep, deep water
[Outro]
A A/C# D
Let’s go to the ri - ver
A E A
Let’s go to the wa - ter.
How to play Like A Tree Psalm 1
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.