Palmetto Peach
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Intro: Dm F C Bb
Verse: 1
Dm F
I wasn't looking for trouble
C Bb
When trouble came looking for me
Dm F
Just trying to find some shelter
C Bb
When I found a palmetto tree
Dm F
She said you're safe beneath my branches
C Bb
Stay as long as you please
Dm F
If you're weary from all your running
C Bb
I have fruit that taste like a peach
[Refrão]
F Bb Dm C
She said I can be your giving tree
F Bb Dm C
If your heart needs some therapy
F Bb Dm C
And though her branches were just out of reach
F Bb Dm C F
I'll never forget the day I met a palmetto peach
Am Gm
Bb Dm C F
The day I met a palmetto peach
Verse: 2
Dm F
The wind it left me tired
C Bb
The rain it left me cold
Dm F
I asked her if it was normal
C F
For a young man to feel this old?
Dm F
And smiling she said you'll be fine dear
C Bb
You just need a hand to hold
Dm F
I promise if you hang in there you'll find
C Bb
Someone with a heart of gold
[Refrão]
F Bb Dm C
She said I can be your giving tree
F Bb Dm C
If your heart needs some therapy
F Bb Dm C
And though her branches were just out of reach
F Bb Dm C F
I'll never forget the day I met a palmetto peach
Am Gm
La-da-da la-da-da
Bb Dm C F
The day I met a palmetto peach
Instrumental
Am Gm
[Refrão]
F Bb Dm C
She said I can be your giving tree
F Bb Dm C
If your heart needs some therapy
F Bb Dm C
And though her branches were just out of reach
F Bb Dm C F
I'll never forget the day I met a palmetto peach
Am Gm
La-da-da la-da-da
Bb Dm C F
The day I met a palmetto peach
Am Gm
La-da-da la-da-da
Bb Dm C F
The day I met a palmetto peach
Outro
Am Gm Dm C F
Am Gm Dm C F
How to play Palmetto Peach
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.