Shaker Hymns
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Intro: Em G (2x)
Em
With my family on the right-hand side
G
Your family on the left
Em
We got married in a single bed and
G
Sang shaker hymns
Em
When your hoarse grandfather had sung
G
The whole damn Song of Solomon
Em
We toasted health in the front room
G C G C G
We whiled away the afternooooon, ooooh
Em G x 2
Em
Ma fleur struck down sickness
G
The young medicine man's got his face in a book
Em
There's more bottles than are trees in green England
G C G C G
Not one of them will do my love no goooood, oooh
Em G x 2
C Bm
In the morning I'm light
Am G
But in evening I'm heavy now
C Bm Am G
Try as I might, I just can't keep it steady now
Am G
Now, oh, my love
C Em x 4
Oooooh
D C Em
Oooh
How to play Shaker Hymns
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 Em. 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.