Poison Red Berries
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C F C
You know I don't think much about her no more
Am D7 G7
Seldom if e-ver does she cross my mind
C C7 F C
Yesterday's gone Lord it's better forgotten
Am G7 C
Like the poison red berries to die on the vine
F C
This morning at dawn Lord I pulled into town
Am D7 G7
Had some coffee and talked with some old friends of mine
C C7 F C
Laughing at the good times they all remembered
Am G7
And then I remembered the time
C F C
Oh Lord I can see the bright lights back in Dallas
Am D7 G7
As yesterday moves like a dream through my mind
C C7 F C
I didn't suppose Lord I'd ever forget her
Am G7
And you know it took such a long time
C F C
But I don't think much about her no more
Am D7 G7
Seldom if e-ver does she cross my mind
C C7 F C
Yesterday's gone Lord it's better forgotten
Am G7 C
Like the poison red berries that clings to the mind
How to play Poison Red Berries
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.