Snow
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C Am
The branches have traded their leaves for white sleeves
C Am
All warm-blooded creatures make ghosts as they breathe
C Am
Scarves are wrapped tightly like gifts under trees
C Am
Christmas lights tangle in knots annually
F
Our families huddle closely
Am (G)
Betting warmth against the cold
F
But our bruises seem to surface
G
Like mud beneath the snow
C Am
So we sing carols softly as sweet as we know
C Am
A prayer that our burdens will lift as we go
C C/B Am G
Like young love still waiting under mistletoe
Am Am F C
We'll welcome december with tireless hope
Am
Let our bells keep on ringing
C C/B
Making angels in the snow
Am
May the melody disarm us
G
When cracks begin to show
Am
Like the petals in our pockets
C
May we remember who we are
Am
Unconditionally cared for
G
By those who share our broken hearts
C Am
The table is set and our glasses are full
C Am
Though pieces go missing may we still feel whole
Am C C/B
We'll build new traditions in place of the old
Am G F C
Cause life without revision will silence our souls
Am
Let our bells keep on ringing
C C/B
Making angels in the snow
Am
May the melody surround us
G
When cracks begin to show
Am
Like the petals in our pockets
C
May we remember who we are
Am
Unconditionally cared for
G
By those who share our broken hearts
C Am
As gentle as feathers, the snow piles high
C Am
Our world gets rewritten and retraced every time
C Am
Like fresh plates and clean slates, our future is white
Am G F C
New year's resolutions will reset tonight
How to play Snow
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 C. 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.