Tears Of Savannah
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Intro: C G
[Verso 1]
C
Let 'em bloom
C
Let 'em bloom
F
All along the fenceposts
C
Let 'em grow
C
Let 'em grow
Am G
At their own chosen speed
[Verso 2]
C
Let 'em sing
C
Let 'em sing
F
All along the rooftops
C
Let 'em know
C
Every note
Am G7
That you need
[Refrão]
C C7 F
And the tears of Savannah won't turn back the years
C G C
So she don't let nobody see her cry
[Verso 3]
C
May you live
C
May you live
F
In the colors of the sunset
C
May you still
C
Love yourself
Am G
Despite all your missteps
C
May you find
C
May you find
F
True understanding
C
May the whispers
C
Of the night
Am G7
Be less demanding
C C7 F
And the tears of Savannah won't turn back the years
C G C
So she don't let nobody see her cry
[Ponte]
E7 Am
Laughter just like lighting strikes
G F
For awhile and then it leaves
Am G
What you're willing to give away
F
Is what you'll receive
[Refrão]
C C7 F
And the tears of Savannah won't turn back the years
C C7 F
Tears of Savannah won't turn back the years
C C7 F
Tears of Savannah won't turn back the years so...
C
She don't let nobody
G
She don't let nobody
C F
She don't let nobody see her cry
C G7 C
She don't let nobody see her cry
Outro:
C F C Am G C
F C G C
How to play Tears Of Savannah
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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.