Picking Up Sticks
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[Verso 1]
Em A Bm A Em Em A Bm A Em
Come blackest crow start the wheat field blow
Em A Bm A Em Em A Bm A Em
In a wind so high it waves and glows
A G
Til you cant see the wood for the trees
A G
Im like anybody on their knees
A G
Trying to find a way to make it fit
F#m
Picking up sticks
[Verso 2]
Em A Bm A Em Em A Bm A Em
Lets swirl again take us far away
Em A Bm A Em Em A Bm A Em
To the church bells chime in a far distant field
A G
To a place where so lately so low
A G
And a time I feel like letting it go
A G
Far away enough to catch our breath
A G F#m
I know where and everyone there
Em A Bm A Em
Looking for a click picking up sticks
[Verso 3]
Em A Bm A Em Em A Bm A Em
Come crimson rays paint us all the same
Em A Bm A Em Em A Bm A Em
You know the magic is why and its here again
A G
Now you cant see the wood for the trees
A G
Now like anybody on their knees
A G
Far away enough to catch our breath
A G F#m
Looking for a click picking up sticks
Outro:
Em A Bm A Em
How to play Picking Up Sticks
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.