Local Flowers
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
| C | F | C | C |
| G7 | G7 | C | C
[Verse 1]
C F C
I have traveled this world over
G7 C
I have rambled all my days
C F C
When my journeys have all ended
G7 C C7
Place some flowers on my grave
[Chorus]
F C
Local flowers, just some daisies
G7 C
Wildwood flowers from the hills
F C
Where I will spend my eternal hours
G7 C
Lay me down with local flowers
[Interlude]
| C | F | C | C |
| G7 | G7 | C | C
[Verse 2]
C F C
Please don't buy those red carnations
G7 C
I don't need the lilies fair
C F C
Just go walkin' on the mountain
G7 C
Father while it's blooming there
[Verse 3]
C F C
Rosemary means that you'll remember
G7 C
Clover sweet as the love we shared
C F C
Myrtle says that you will miss me
G7 C C7
Rambling roses say you care
[Chorus]
F C
Local flowers, just some daisies
G7 C
Wildwood flowers from the hills
F C
Where I will spend my eternal hours
G7 C
Lay me down with local flowers
[Interlude]
| C | F | C | C |
| G7 | G7 | C | C
[Verse 4]
C F C
Let the birds sing from the treetops
G7 C
Let the grass grow where it may
C F C
No arrangements, no bright ribbons
G7 C C7
Just a simple wild bouquet
[Chorus]
F C
Local flowers, just some daisies
G7 C
Wildwood flowers from the hills
F C
Where I will spend my eternal hours
G7 C
Lay me down with local flowers
[Outro]
| C | C F | C | C |
| G7 | G7 | C | C |
| C | C F | C | C |
| G7 | G7 | C
(fade out)
How to play Local Flowers
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 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.