Supermarket Flowers
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capo 6
Intro
C Em F
C Em F
verse 1
C Em F
I took the supermarket flowers from the windowsill
C Em F
I threw the day old tea from the cup
Am G F Dm7 C
Packed up the photo album Matthew had made
F G C
Memories of a life that’s been loved
C Em F
Took the get well soon cards and stuffed animals
C Em F
Poured the old ginger beer down the sink
Am G F Dm7 C
Dad always told me don’t you cry when you’re down
F G C
But mum there’s a tear every time that I blink
Pre-Chorus 1
Dm F C G
Oh I’m in pieces it’s tearing me up but I know
Dm F C G
A heart that’s broke is a heart that’s been loved
[Refrão] C Em F
So I’ll sing Hallelujah
G C Em F
You were an angel in the shape of my mum
G
When I fell down you’d be there
Am F C G
Holding me up, spread your wings as you go
Am F C G
And when God takes you back, you’ll say Hallelujah, you’re home
C Em F G
C Em F
verse 2
C Em F
I fluffed the pillows, made the beds, stacked the chairs up
C Em F
Folded your nightgowns neatly in a case
G Am G F C
John said he’d drive then put his hand on my cheek
F G C
And wiped a tear from the side of my face
Pre-Chorus 2
Dm F C G
And I hope that I see the world as you did cause I know
Dm F C G
A life with love is a life that’s been lived
[Refrão] C Em F
So I’ll sing Hallelujah
G C Em F
You were an angel in the shape of my mum
G
When I fell down you’d be there
Am F C G
Holding me up, spread your wings as you go
Am F C G
And when God takes you back, you’ll say Hallelujah, you’re home
Bridge
C Em F
Ooh ooh ooh
C Em F
Ooh ooh ooh
C Em F
Ooh ooh ooh
Am G F
Ooh ooh ooh
[Refrão]C Em F
Hallelujah
C Em F
You were an angel in the shape of my mum
Am F C G
You got to see the person I have become, spread your wings and I know that when
Am F C G C
God took you back, he said say Hallelujah, you’re home
How to play Supermarket Flowers
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.