Silver Birch And Weeping Willow
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Recorded by Mary Hopkin, written by Ralph McTell
[Verse 1]
C F C
Silver birch and weepin’ willow
C F C
Glidin’ swan and circlin’ swallow
F G# C Em Am
I’m standin’ here watching the sun go down
F G C
And I’m wond’rin’ if he will come
[Verse 2]
C F C
Silver birch and weepin’ willow
C F C
Heather bed and bracken pillow
F G# C Em Am
I’m sittin’ here watchin’ the sun go down
F G C
And I don’t think that he will come
[Instrumental Break]
C F C
C F C
F G# C Em Am
F G C
[Verse 3]
C F C
Lyin’ here watchin’ the sun sink
C F C
Change the river, turn the swans pink
F G# C Em Am
Lyin’ here watchin’ the sun go down
F G C
And I don’t care at all if he don’t come
[Outro]
C F C
Silver birch and weepin’ willow
C F C
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F G# C Em Am
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F G C
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How to play Silver Birch And Weeping Willow
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.