Shady Grove
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Quicksilver Messenger Service - Shady Grove
INTRO (in 5/5)
Bm7
Bm Bm7
Bm G x4
C E
(from here its in 4/4)
A G
E C G
A G
E C7 G
verse 1
A G
I used to walk on the city streets
A
Now I wander far and wide
G
And I never found my happiness
A
'til I moved to the country-side
G
Now follow me for a quiet day
A
Out riding on the trails
G
Away from smog, traffic bombs
A
Where all the pigs have tails
Chorus
A G
I'm in shady grove
A
It's Shady Grove my honey
G
Shady grove my true love
A
I'm bound for Shady Grove
A
SOLO
A G
E C G
A G
E C G
verse 2
A G
If you've been watching the city streets
A
Can't seem to get much greener
G
Then I know where we're going to
A
Our heads will feel much cleaner
Chorus
A G
It's Shady Grove my true love
A
Shady Grove my honey
G
Shady Grove my true love
A
I'm bound for Shady Grove
A
verse 3
A G A
How long have we been waiting to be, living in love, it's easy
G
It's easy to know who you are
A
When you're living with the trees
A G
I'm in Shady Grove
A
Shady Grove, my darling
G A
Shady Grove, where it's always sunny
How to play Shady Grove
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm7. 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.