North Meadow
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Giles, Giles and Fripp - North Meadow
Tabbed by: gutturalguitar
Tuning: standard
North Meadow (1968)
(Peter Giles)
From: "The Cheerful Insanity of Giles, Giles and
Fripp"
| Esus4 | E | Esus4 | E | A | F | A |
E Esus4 E
the breeze makes the trees wave and shout
E E7 A
North Meadow, four willow trees out
D
when the red-eyed sun comes yawning
C#m
wakes the meadow, makes the morning
D Dm A
there starts another day
D
nature lends her subtle bounty
C#m
seasoning this rustic county
D D B Esus4 E
cares are a world away
| E | F | G | F |
| Esus4 | E | Esus4 | E | A | F | A |
E Esus4 E
the breeze makes the trees wave and shout
E E7 A
North Meadow, four willow trees out
D
one small meadow, four tall willows
C#m
murmur as the autumn wind blows
D Dm A
summer was everything
D
hanging by the minnowed river
C#m
winter makes the willows shiver
D D B Esus4 E
How to play North Meadow
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Esus4. 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.