One Tree Hill
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C F
We turn away to face the cold, enduring chill
Bb F C
As the day begs the night for mercy
C F
Your sun's so bright it leaves no shadows, only scars
Bb F C
Carved into stone on the face of earth
C F
The moon is up and over One Tree Hill
Bb F C
We see the sun go down in your eyes
Bb F C
You ran like river to the sea
Bb F C
Like a river to the sea
C F
And in our world a heart of darkness, a firezone
Bb F C
Where poets speak their hearts, then bleed for it, yeah
C F
Jara sang, his song a weapon, in the hands of love
Bb F C
You know his blood still cries from the ground
Bb F C
It runs like a river to the sea,
Bb F C
like a river to the sea
C F
I don't believe in painted roses or bleeding hearts
Bb F C
While bullets rape the night of the merciful
C F
I'll see you again when the stars fall from the sky
Bb F C
And the moon has turned red over One Tree Hill
Bb F C
We run like a river to the sea,
Bb F C
like a river to the sea
Bb F C
We run like a river to the sea,
Bb F C
like a river to the sea
How to play One Tree 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 C. 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.