Lord Summerisle
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Intro: F# E F#m E x2
F# E
Oh, how now?
B F#m
Harvest seeds in summer drown
E
The first of May on the 'morrow's light
B F#
Yet Gods on high bring ancient night
E
Autumn's frost and winter's bone
B F#m
Have come and gone with arid sun
E
Will they dance with us this night?
B F#
The answer lies with Summerisle
F# E F#m E x2
F# E
We'll sing to those whom we hold dear
B F#m
Of orchard tombs where death lies near
E
Of barren earth and orphaned sun
B F#
Of crop-yields promised; still to come
E
Will they dance with us this night?
B F#m
The answer lies with Summerisle
How to play Lord Summerisle
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 F#. 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.