The Dancing Tree
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Intro
G D/F# Em D
C Bm Am G
Em D C
[Verso 1]
G D/F# Em D
There's a little ol' tree that grows out in my yard
C Bm A D
He's not very wide or too tall or too large
G D/F# Em D
He stands there so still 'til the wind comes to call
C Bm D G
When the wind blows, the little tree starts having a ball
C G
He swings and he sways and he shakes all his limbs
D G
The little ol' tree loves to dance with the wind
C G
He rustles and bustles when the wind comes to call
D G Em D C
He dances so hard, I'm afraid he will fall
[Verso 2]
G D/F# Em D
He dances all summer and when snow comes down
C Bm A D
He dances and throws all his leaves on the ground
G D/F# Em D
He makes me so mad, I say, "Hey, if you please
C Bm D G
Would you stop that dancing each time there's a breeze?"
C G
He swings and he sways and he shakes all his limbs
D G
The little ol' tree loves to dance with the wind
C G
He rustles and bustles when the wind comes to call
D G D/F# Em D
He dances so hard, I'm afraid he will fall
G# D# Fm D#
[Verso 3]
G# D# Fm D#
Now, I cannot dance very well, you'll agree
C# Cm A# D#
But sometimes I wish I could dance like a tree
G# D# Fm D#
I'd swing and I'd sway and I'd shake all my limbs
C# Cm D# G#
And I'd never fall down 'cause I'd be just like him
C# G#
He swings and he sways and he shakes all his limbs
D# G#
The little ol' tree loves to dance with the wind
C# G#
He rustles and bustles when the wind comes to call
D# G#
He dances so hard, I'm afraid he will fall
N.C.
But he never does!
How to play The Dancing Tree
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.