Taconic Shade
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Intro
F#m D E6 E
[Verso 1]
F#m D E6 E
Riding shotgun with the ragtop down, the sky is like the bluest eye
F#m D E6 E
Morning air is whipping through my hair, a red-tailed hawk is on the fly
[Refrão]
A5 D A5 Dmaj7
All the simple things in life unfold, the mountains hold mysteries left untold
A5 D Fdim7
The clouds are freshly bleached, the sun is shining gold
Cmaj9 Cadd9 Cmaj9 Cadd9
The road winds through the glade, where sunbeams narrow and fade
Cmaj9 Cadd9 G6 E7
Through a canopy the leaves have made over Taconic shade
[Verso 2]
F#m D E6 E
Leave your worries with the empty road, the hills will see that they're disposed
F#m D E6 E
Breathe the spirit of a silent grove, as the fallen leaves show summer exposed
[Refrão]
A5 D A5 Dmaj7
All the simple things in life unfold, the mountains hold mysteries left untold
A5 D Fdim7
Every shaft of sunlight banishes the cold
Cmaj9 Cadd9 Cmaj9 Cadd9
The wind blows through the glade, where sunbeams narrow and fade
Cmaj9 Cadd9 G6 E7
Through a canopy the leaves have made over Taconic shade
Guitar Solo
F#m D E6 E
[Refrão]
A5 D A5 Dmaj7
All the simple things in life unfold, the mountains hold mysteries left untold
A5 D Fdim7
Every shaft of sunlight banishes the cold
Cmaj9 Cadd9 Cmaj9 Cadd9
The road winds through the glade, where sunbeams narrow and fade
Cmaj9 Cadd9 G6 E7
Through a canopy the leaves have made over Taconic shade
2nd guitar solo
F#m D E6 E
Outro
A5 D A5 Dmaj7
All the simple things in life unfold, the mountains hold mysteries left untold
A5 D Fdim7
The clouds are bleached, the sun is liquid gold
Cmaj9 Cadd9 Cmaj9 Cadd9
The road winds through the glade, where sunbeams narrow and fade
Cmaj9 Cadd9 G6
Through a canopy the leaves have made over Taconic shade
How to play Taconic Shade
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 F#m. 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.