Tall Grass
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F Am Bb C
The tall grass swings to the rhythm of the falling rain
F Am Bb C
that drops its beads on the flowers below
F Am Bb C
the sun shines down like a spotlight on center stage
F Am Bb F C
and all the creatures feel the morning time rage
Bb F C
on that center stage
F Am Bb C
the soft wind sings to the jitter of the dancing trees
F Am Bb C
that drop their leaves like a fly on the go
F Am Bb C
the dark clouds ring out a RUMBLE WHILE THE SUN ABSTAINS
F Am Bb F C
and we're all dancing to that summer time rain
Bb F C
call us all insane
F Dm C Dm Am Bb C
Where'd you look, what'd you see, tell me more
F Dm C Dm Am Bb C
I looked, in a mirror, saw myself, a little bit clearer than before
F Dm C Dm Am Bb C
I looked where'd you look in a mirror what'd you see saw myself tell me more
a little bit clearer than before
Bridge: F Dm C Dm F Dm F Bb C
F Am Bb C
The tall grass swings to the rhythm of the falling rain
F Am Bb C
that drops its beads on the flowers below
F Am Bb C
the sun shines down like a spotlight on center stage
F Am Bb F C
and all the creatures feel the morning time rage
Bb F C
on that center stage
F Dm C Dm Am Bb C
Where'd you look, what'd you see, tell me more
F Dm C Dm Am Bb C
I looked, in a mirror, saw myself, a little bit clearer than before
F Dm C Dm Am Bb C
I looked where'd you look in a mirror what'd you see saw myself tell me more
a little bit clearer than before
F Dm C Dm Am Bb C
I looked where'd you look in a mirror what'd you see saw myself tell me more
a little bit clearer than before
Break: Am Bb x8
F Dm C Dm Am Bb C
I looked where'd you look in a mirror what'd you see saw myself tell me more
a little bit clearer than before
F Dm C Dm Am Bb C
I looked where'd you look in a mirror what'd you see saw myself tell me more
a little bit clearer than before
Exit on Chorus x2
How to play Tall Grass
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.