One Tree
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Em G D C
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Em G D C
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Em G D C
We are from Africa, Europe and Asia,
Em G D C
North and South America and Australia
Em G D C
From all the islands, from all the seas
Em G D C
The roots and branches of one tree
Em G D C C
The roots and branches of one tree
Am
Yeah, we may have different colors of skin
Am
But there's one blood flowing within
C Am
Mystic optimistic, we are all children
C Am
Mystic optimistic, we are all children
Em G D C
We are from Africa, Europe and Asia,
Em G D C
North and South America and Australia
Em G D C
From all the islands, from all the seas
Em G D C
The roots and branches of one tree
Em G D C C
The roots and branches of one tree
Am
Different cultures and religions,
Am
Out of one source we all are breathing
C Am
Mystic optimistic, we are all children
C Am
Mystic optimistic, we are all children
Em G D C
We are from Africa, Europe and Asia,
Em G D C
North and South America and Australia
Em G D C
From all the islands, from all the seas
Em G D C
The roots and branches of one tree
Em G D C C
The roots and branches of one tree
Bm G Am
Like the "Rock of Ages"
Bm G Am
Like a new born child
Bm G Am
I'm like the written pages
Bm G Am
Oh like the call of the wild
Em G D C
Na, na, na, na, na, na, Na, Na
Em G D C
Na, na, Na, Na, Na, Na, Na, Na
Em G D C
We are from Africa, Europe and Asia,
Em G D C
North and South America and Australia
Em G D C
From all the islands, from all the seas
Em G D C
The roots and branches of one tree yeah
Em G D C
Speak the truth, give the people justice
Em G D C
For the youth keep upcoming
Em G D C
An eye for an eye, them only causing blindness
Em G D C
A tooth for a tooth. And we're loosing consciousness
Em G D C
The roots and branches of one tree yeah
Em G D C
The roots and branches of one tree yeah
Em G D C
Na, na, na, na, na, na, Na, Na
Em G D C
Na, na, Na, Na, Na, Na, Na, Na
Em G D C
Na, na, na, na, na, na, Na, Na
Em G D C
Na, na, Na, Na, Na, Na, Na, Na
How to play One Tree
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 Em. 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.