Local Flowers
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C I have traveled F this world C over
I have G7 rambled all my C days
When my journey's F have all C ended
Place some G7 flowers on my C grave. C7
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Local F Flowers, just some C Daisies
Wildwood G7 flowers from the C hill C7
Where I will F spend my eternal C hours
Lay me G7 down with Local C Flowers.
Please don't buy those Red Carnations
I don't need the Lilies fair
Just go walkin' on the mountain
Gather while it's blooming there.
Rosemary means that you'll remember
Clover sweet as the love we shared
Mrytle says that you will miss me
Ramblin' Roses say you care.
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Let the birds sing from the tree tops
Let the grass grow where it may
No arrangement, no bright ribbons
Just a simple, wild bouquet.
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SOURCE: TOM T. HALL-HOME GROWN
How to play Local Flowers
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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.