Plant A Seed
View chords used in this chart
A x02220
D/C# x40232
Bm/A x04432
[Intro]
D D Bm Bm G G D A
[Verse]
D
He said don't you blink
Bm
Soak it up, 'cause the next thing
G
You know you turn around and wonder
D A
Where your whole life's gone
D
Remember it's about the journey
Bm
Don't fill your days with worry, sure
G
Them young ones drive you crazy
D A
But you'll miss them when they're grown
[Chorus]
D D/C# Bm Bm/A G A
Oh-woah-oh, time ain't always your friend, it starts
D D/C# Bm Bm/A G A
Slo-woah-ow, and it gets faster towards the end
D
So fill up your heart with love
Bm
And pass it on before you go
G
And thank the man upstairs that you
A D Bm G D A
Were there to plant a seed and watch it grow
[Verse]
D
True love and the gospel
Bm
Might take a while to blossom
G D A
But ya dig down in that garden and you plant ‘em anyway
D
Just let God be the farmer
Bm
He’s got the sun and water
G
It’s up to Him to let ‘em bloom
D A
Let ‘em see the light of day
[Chorus]
D D/C# Bm Bm/A G A
Oh-woah-oh, time ain't always your friend, it starts
D D/C# Bm Bm/A G A
Slo-woah-ow, and it gets faster towards the end
D
So fill up your heart with love
Bm
And pass it on before you go
G
And thank the man upstairs that you
A D
Were there to plant a seed and watch it grow
[Solo]
| D D/C# Bm | G A |
| D D/C# Bm | G A |
[Chorus]
D D/C# Bm Bm/A G A
Oh-woah-oh, time ain't always your friend, it starts
D D/C# Bm Bm/A G A
Slo-woah-ow, and it gets faster towards the end
D
So fill up your heart with love
Bm
And pass it on before you go
G
And thank the man upstairs that you
A D
Were there to plant a seed and watch it grow
[Outro]
| D D/C# Bm | G D A |
| D D/C# Bm | G D A |
| D D/C# Bm | G D A |
| D D/C# Bm | G D A | D |
How to play Plant A Seed
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.