Skeleton Tree
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Capo: 1
Intro: Eb Cm Ab
verse 1
Eb Eb
Sunday morning, skeleton tree
Cm Ab
Oh, nothing is for free
Eb Eb
In the window, a candle
Cm Ab
Well, maybe you can see
Eb Db
Fallen leaves thrown across the sky
Cm Bb
A jittery TV
Eb Eb
Glowing white like fire
Cm Ab
Nothing is for free
Eb Eb
I called out, I called out
Cm Ab
Right across the sea
Eb Eb
But the echo comes back in, dear
Cm Ab
And nothing is for free
Instrumental
Eb Db Cm Bb
Eb Eb Cm Ab
verse 2
Eb Eb
Sunday morning, skeleton tree
Cm Ab
Pressed against the sky
Eb Eb
The jittery TV
Cm Ab
Glowing white like fire
Eb Db
And I called out, I called out
Cm Bb
Right across the sea
Eb Eb
I called out, I called out
Cm Ab
That nothing is for free
Outro
Eb Eb Cm Ab
And it's al----right now
Eb Eb Cm Ab
And it's al----right now
Eb Eb Cm Ab
And it's al----right now
How to play Skeleton Tree
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 Eb. 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.