Sawmill
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INTRO:
G F G
F C G Gm Bb C G
verse 1
F G
Yonder from the city is a land of verdant green
F G
Some say it's a treasure, but it turns some others mean
[Refrão]
F C G Bb F G
There's a place in California as the logging people know
F C G Bb C G
Where the forest fell to plunder and the sawmill made it so
verse 2
F G
Felling and refining it requires an able team
F G
Flywheel blades a whining while the whistle blows its steam
[Refrão]
F C G Bb F G
There's a place in California as the logging people know
F C G Bb C G
Where the forest fell to plunder and the sawmill made it so
Instrumental
G F G
G F G
BRIDGE
F C G
As the sweat pours off my brow line
Bb F G
And the dust does make me choke
F C G
See the trees all turn to pasture
Bb C G
And the logs all turn to smoke
[Refrão]
F C G Bb F G
There's a place in California as the logging people know
F C G Bb C G Bb C G
Where the forest fell to plunder and the sawmill made it so
Bb C G
The sawmill made it so
How to play Sawmill
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.