Maple On The Hill
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G C G
Here upon the quiet country village stood the maple on the hill
A7 D7
There I sat with my Geneva long ago
G C G
When the stars were shining brightly we could hear the whippoorwill
D7 G
As we sat beneath the maple on the hill
C G
We would sing love songs together when the birds had gone to rest
A7 D7
And we'd listened to the murmur of the leaves
G C G
Then you'd throw your arms around me lay your head upon my chest
D7 G
As we sat beneath the maple on the hill
C G
Now we're getting old and feeble and our hair is turning gray
A7 D7
We no longer hear the rippling of the leaves
G C G
Still I always love you darling as I did those starry nights
D7 G
When we sat beneath the maple on the hill
C G
Don't forget me little darling as they lay me down to rest
A7 D7
Will you keep this final promise that you gave
G C G
While you linger there in silence thinking only of the past
D7 G
May your teardrops kiss the flowers on my grave
How to play Maple On The Hill
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.