Sweeter Than The Flowers
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Bobby Bare
(From the 1964 Album THE TRAVELIN' BARE)
[Intro]
D F#m Bm A D F#m Bm A7
[Verse]
D A7 D
Just as far as I can remember she'll remain the rose of my heart
A7 D
Mama took sick along in December February brought us broken hearts
F#m Bm D A7 D
The reason we've not called the family reunion is we knew that you wouldn't be there
F#m Bm D A7 D D7
But now that we thought it all over mama we know that the spirit is here
[Chorus]
G D7 G
No no I can't forget the hours you're the only one mama and sweeter than the flowers
D7 G
No no there's no need to bother to speak of you now would only hurt farther
D A7 D
Oh no mama I'll never forget you and someday I'll meet you up there
[Guitar Solo]
A7 D D7
[Chorus]
G D7 G
No no I can't forget the hours you're the only one mama and sweeter than the flowers
D7 G
No no there's no need to bother to speak of you now would only hurt farther
D F#m Bm D A D
Oh no mama I'll never forget you 'cause someday I'll meet you up there
How to play Sweeter Than The Flowers
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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.