Rock Salt And Nails
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G C G
On the banks of the river where the willows hang down
Em C G
And the wild birds all warble with a low mourning sound
Em C G
Down in the hollow where the water runs cold
C G
It was there I first listened to the lies that you told
C G
Now I lie on my bed and I see your sweet face
Em C G
The past I remember time cannot erase
Em C G
A letter you wrote me it was written in shame
C G
And I know that your conscience still echoes my name
C G
Now the nights are so long Lord sorrow runs deep
Em C G
And nothing is worse than a night without sleep
Em C G
I walk out alone and look at the sky
C G
Too empty to say too lonesome to cry
C G
If the ladies were blackbirds and the ladies were fishes
Em C G
I'd lie there for hours in the chilly cold marshes
Em C G
If the ladies were squirrels with a high bushy tail
C G
I'd fill up my shotgun with a rock salt and nails
How to play Rock Salt And Nails
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 G. 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.