Postcards
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CAPO II FRET
Intro
C G (X2)
[Verso 1]
C G
There's a hollow, hollow tree I've found
C G
It's inside this Indian burial ground
C G
So I knock to see if anyone's home
C G
More important, to see if I'm alone
[Refrão]
Am Em G D
I-I can't go home when there's this much left to do
Am Em G D
I've been running around, thinking less of you
Am Em G D
I can't go home when there's this much to do
Am Em G D
I've been running, running around Not a thing to lose
Instrumental
C G
[Verso 2]
C G
Send a, send a postcard to ones who care
C G
Take it to the man in town square
C G
Go for a walk in a forest of only change
C G
Bordered by rocks and a river in which to bathe
[Refrão]
Am Em G D
I can't go home when there's this much left to do
Am Em G D
I've been running around, thinking less of you
Am Em G D
I can't go home when there's this much to do
Am Em G D
I've been running, running around Not a thing to lose, yeah-aye-yeah
Instrumental
C G
[Verso 2]
C G
Maybe, maybe we need a little more time
C G
Like this water that's taking this shoreline
C G
Thinking how delightful to get a piece of mail
C G
While I'm following the stars down this winding trail
[Refrão]
Am Em G D
I-I can't go home when there's this much left to do
Am Em G D
I've been running around, thinking less of you
Am Em G D
I can't go home when there's this much to do
Am Em G D
And I've been running, running around Not a thing to lose, hey, yeah
Outro
Am Em G D C
How to play Postcards
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 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.