Sycamore Leaves
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Intro
Em G6 A
Em G6 A
Em G6 C6 D6
Em G6 A D B7
Em G6 A
Ver1
Em G6 A
Can't stop thinking 'bout it
Em A Bm7
It fills me with unease
Em G6 A
Out there by the roadside someone's lyin'
D (pause) Em
Under sycamore leaves
Em A Em A
F# B
Ver2
Em G6 A
Wet grounds, late September
Em A Bm7
The foliage of the trees
Em G6 A
I came upon this feeling that someone's lying
F# G6 Em
Covered by sycamore leaves
Em A Em A
Bridge
F# D Em
And I could never make it
F# D Em
And I could never see
F# D A
And I could never break out
G6 B Em
And shake its grip on me
Em G6 A
Em G6 A
Ver1
Em G6 A
Can't stop thinking 'bout it
Em A Bm7
It fills me with unease
Em G A
Out there by the roadside someone's lyin'
F# G6 Em
Covered by sycamore leaves
How to play Sycamore Leaves
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.