The Echoing Green
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Intro:
C#m C#m C#m C#m
A A A A
Verse
C#m
They can see the world
A
In a different light
C#m
From the colored room
A
Of a child's mind
C#m A
Innocence can keep your thoughts at play
C#m C#m C#m C#m
A A A A
Verse
C#m
Can you take the time
A
When the lightning strikes you
C#m
To do the things
A
That you really want to
C#m A
When reason tells you just to run away
[Refrão] B C#m
On the echoing green
A E
Life is turned into a dream
B C#m
On the echoing green
A E
It's something only children see
C#m C#m C#m C#m
A A A A
Verse
C#m
There's a lonely girl
A
Who is not alone
C#m
In her child's mind
A
They have all come home
C#m A
She told you that she still believes in seven
[Refrão] B C#m
On the echoing green
A E
Life is turned into a dream
B C#m
On the echoing green
A E
It's something only children see
Instrumental solo
C#m C#m C#m C#m
A A A A
[Refrão] B C#m
On the echoing green
A E
Life is turned into a dream
B C#m
On the echoing green
A E
It's something only children see
How to play The Echoing Green
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 C#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.