My Heart Is Green
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste:
2nd traste
[Intro]
D Bm D Bm
[Verse 1]
D Bm D Bm
There’s a red haze in the sky, and it makes me wonder why
G F# F#7 Em Em7 A A7
Fiery embers rising high into the air, and so the reason I despair
D Bm D Bm
Clouds of ash keep raining down, falling sadly on the ground
G F# F#7
Ghostly memories where the green covered the land
Em Em7 A A7
Pain and heartbreak hand in hand
[Interlude]
D D7
[Chorus 1]
G D
And the earth hears the sound, as each tree hits the ground
E E7 A A7
Grief and sorrow go largely unseen
G D
There’s a tear in my eye, as each leaf curls and dies
E E7 A A7
It’s no secret that my heart is green
[Verse 2]
D Bm D Bm
Can you hear the cypress call, or watch the cedar as it falls
G F# F#7 Em Em7 A A7
Standing idly by all of the time, no oak or pine that’s left to climb
D Bm D Bm
There’s a stand that should be made, and a forest to be saved
G F# F#7
The fight for justice planted firmly in mind
Em Em7 A A7
And seeds of doubt left far behind
[Interlude]
D D7
[Chorus 2]
G D
And the earth hears the sound, as each tree hits the ground
E E7 A A7
Grief and sorrow go largely unseen
G D
There’s a tear in my eye, as each leaf curls and dies
E E7 A A7
It’s no secret that my heart is green
[Instrumental]
D Bm D Bm G F# F#7
Em Em7 A A7 D D7
[Chorus 3]
G D
And the earth hears the sound, as each tree hits the ground
E E7 A A7
Grief and sorrow go largely unseen
G D
There’s a tear in my eye, as each leaf curls and dies
E E7 A A7
It’s no secret that my heart is green
[Outro]
D Bm D Bm D
How to play My Heart Is Green
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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.