The Family Tree
View chords used in this chart
Tablatura interativa
Afinação: D G C F A DTecla: EbCapotraste:
1st traste
Notes:
Version as played(-ish) by Michael Lennon from Venice
Check out the video for the specifics
Actual tuning is 6-D 5-A 4-D 3-A 2-A 1-D (but don't forget the capo on 1)
Easiest way to play these chords is to use your thumb, overlaying the fretboard
D = 0000xx
F# = 4440xx
G = 5550xx
E = 2220xx
A = 7770xx
B = 9990xx
[Intro]
d|-----4-2h4p2-0---------0--------------------------------0-----------------------------
A|---------------0---4-----0-----2---0-0------0-------4------2---0---0------------------
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D|---------------------------0-----------0-------0---------------------0--5-4h5p4-/2-0--
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D|-----0-------------4-----------5------------4-------5--------------4------------------
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0-----------|
[Verse 1]
D F# G D
Branches in the wind, still standin’ here together.
G D E A
One more storm to weather, we’ll get through it yet.
D F# G D
So we’re gathered here, holdin’ on to each other.
G D F# E D
To let go of another one, we won’t forget.
[Chorus]
B A G D
Now as we say goodbye, to one of our own.
G D E A
We may be lonely, but we’re not alone.
B A G D
Though the leaves will fall, and the tears will flow.
E A B A E A
May it always comfort us to know, the family tree will always grow.
[Interlude]
d|-----4-2h4p2-0---------0--------------------------------0-----------------------------
A|---------------0---4-----0-----2---0-0------0-------4------2---0---0------------------
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D|---------------------------0-----------0-------0---------------------0--5-4h5p4-/2-0--
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D|-----0-------------4-----------5------------4-------5--------------4------------------
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--0---------|
0-----------|
[Verse 2]
D F# G D
Father down to son, mother to daughter,
G D E A
Thicker than water, we are made of this.
D F# G D
From the earth we rise, to the earth returnin’.
G D F# E D
We’ll keep a candle burnin’, for the ones we’ll miss.
[Chorus]
B A G D
Now as we say goodbye, to one of our own.
G D E A
We may be lonely, but we’re not alone.
B A G D
Though the leaves will fall, and the tears will flow.
E A B A E A
May it always comfort us to know, the family tree will always grow.
E A B A E A
Stronger than the wind can blow, the family tree will always grow
[Interlude]
d|-----4-2h4p2-0---------0--------------------------------0-----------------------------
A|---------------0---4-----0-----2---0-0------0-------4------2---0---0------------------
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D|---------------------------0-----------0-------0---------------------0--5-4h5p4-/2-0--
A|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D|-----0-------------4-----------5------------4-------5--------------4------------------
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| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| / Slide
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How to play The Family Tree
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 D. 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.