Song Of The Wandering Aengus
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[Intro]
C/G
[Verse 1]
C Am Em
I went out to the hazel wood
Dm G7 C Em
Because a fire was in my head
C Am Em
I cut and peeled a hazel wand,
Dm G7
And hooked a berry to a thread;
Dm Dmb6 Dm6
And when white moths were on the wing,
C* Cmaj7* Am* C*
And moth-like stars were flickering out,
Dm C Em
I dipped the berry in a stream
Dm G7 Dm Dmb6 Dm6
And caught a little silver trout.
[Verse 2]
C Am Em
When I had laid it on the ground
Dm G7 C/G Cmaj7
And stooped to blow the fire a-flame,
C Am Em
But something rustled in the leaves,
Dm G7
And someone called me by my name:
Dm Dmb6 Dm6
It had become a glittering girl
C* Cmaj7* Am* C*
With apple blossoms* in her hair
Dm C Em
Who called me by my name and ran
Dm G7 Dm Dmb6 Dm6
And vanished in the brightening air.
[Verse 3]
C Am Em
Though I am old with wandering
Dm G7 C/G Cmaj7
Through hollow lands and hilly lands,
C Am Em
I will find out where she has gone,
Dm G7
And see her face and take her hands;
Dm Dmb6 Dm6
And walk through long green dappled grass,
C* Cmaj7* Am* C*
And pluck till time and times are done,
Dm C Cmaj7
The silver apples of the moon,
Dm G7 Dm Dmb6 Dm6
The golden apples of the sun.
How to play Song Of The Wandering Aengus
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C/G. 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.