The Forest - José González

The Forest

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CAPO:3rd Fret
 
A= 5-5-0-0-0-0
 
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The main riff played throughout goes like this
e|---2-------0-----2---------------------------------------------------------|
B|---0-------0-----0---------------------------------------------------------|
F#---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---0-------------0---------------------------------------------------------|
A|------0h2-----------0h2----------------------------------------------------|
D|0------------0-------------------------------------------------------------|
 
E
Why didn't you tell
Why didn't I know
Landscapes blurred by rain
Mountains covered in snow
 
F# E
Why didn't I see
 
F# A E
The forest on fire behind in snow
 
E
Why didn't I feel
Why didn't you show
The cracks under the bridge
The gaps along the road
 
F# E
Why didn't I see
 
F# A E
The forest on fire behind the trees
 
F#-A-E
F#-A-E
 
F# E
Why didn't I see
 
F# A E
The forest on fire behind the trees

How to play The Forest

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 A. 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.

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