Redbud Tree - Mark Knopfler

Redbud Tree

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Capo 3
 
Intro: Bm
 
VERSE:
 
Bm A7 G6
Hunted down I came upon
D C Bm
A place of ferns and grass
Bm A7 G6
Gathered to a redbud tree
D C Bm
And now their footsteps pass
 
VERSE 2:
 
Bm A7 G6
Where I crouch in dread
D C Bm
Discovery my certain death
Bm A7 G6
Bur leaves reaching for my head
D C Bm
As i suspend my breath
 
[Refrão]
D Em/G B
Redbud tree, shelter me, shelter me
Em/G A9 B
Redbud tree, shelter me, shelter me
 
Solo
 
Bm A7 G6
D C Bm
Bm A7 G6
D C Bm
D Em/G B
Em/G A9 B
D Em/G B
Em/G A9 B
 
VERSE 3:
 
Bm A7 G6
Those days of fear are gone
D C Bm
Yet i am pledged to her
Bm A7 G6
As to my only one
D C Bm
My lovely protector
 
[Refrão]
D Em/G B
Redbud tree, shelter me, shelter me
Em/G A9 B
Redbud tree, shelter me, shelter me
D Em/G B
Redbud tree, shelter me, shelter me
Em/G A9 B
Redbud tree, shelter me, shelter me
 
Outro: Bm

How to play Redbud Tree

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Bm. 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.

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