Maple On The Hill
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G C G
In a quiet country village stood a Maple On The Hill
G D
Where I sat with my Geneva long ago
G C G
As the stars were shining brightly we could hear the whippoorwill
G D7 G
As we sat beneath that Maple On The Hill
Fiddle Solo
G C G
We would sing love songs together while the birds had gone to rest
G D
We would listen to the murmur o'er the hill
G C G
Will you love me little darling as you did those starry nights
G D7 G
As we sat beneath that Maple On The Hill
guitar solo
G C G
Don't forget me, little darling when they lay me down to die
G D
Just one little wish, darling that I pray
G C G
As you linger there in sadness thinking darling, of the past
G D7 G
Lay your teardrops kiss the flowers on my grave
banjo solo
G C G
I will soon be with the angels on that bright and peaceful shore
G D
Even now I hear them coming o'er the hill
G C G
So goodbye my little darling, it is time for us to part
G D7 G
I must leave you and that Maple On The Hill
>From Jim Lauderdale & Ralph Stanley "I Feel Like Singing Today"
Rebel Records 1999
Public Domain
Ralph Stanley vocals/guitar
Jim Lauderdale vocals/guitar
Jack Cooke bass/baritone vocals
James Alan Shelton lead guitar
Ralph Stanley II guitar/baritone vocals
Steve Sparkman banjo
James Price fiddle/mandolin/vocals
How to play Maple On The Hill
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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.