Our First Blue Bonnet Spring
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G C G
When we fell in love one springtime where the Texas wildflowers bloom.
G C G A D7
Those blue bonnets came in April but were all but gone by June
G C G
Now this time of year reminds me of a rare and precious thing
G Bm C D7 G
Love came and left so quickly in our first blue bonnet spring
C G
When the wild blue flowers faded to make way for summertime
Bm C D7
The love that spring created was the last thing on her mind
G C G
Now when the hills turn blue as heaven and robins start to sing
Bm C D7 G
It like she's still here in Texas in our first blue bonnet spring
Instrumentation
G C G
Now I still right here in Texas it the bluest time of year
C G A D7
Where we walk through those blue bonnets the first springtime she was here
G C G
Now I like the flowers better than the memories that they bring
Bm C D7 G
I could have stayed right here in forever in our first blue bonnet spring
C G
When the wild blue flowers faded to make way for summertime
Bm C D7
The love that spring created was the last thing on her mind
G C G
Now when the hills turn blue as heaven and robins start to sing
Bm C D7 G
It like she still here in Texas in our first blue bonnet spring
Bm C D7 G
Oh How I miss her here in Texas in our first blue bonnet spring
How to play Our First Blue Bonnet Spring
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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.