The Garden - Linda Perry

The Garden

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Cm
Would you like
D
To slip away into the garden
Fm
Where mystery flies
G#
And magical vines
Eb G
Twist and turn inside your mind
 
Cm
It's a blast
D
Here at the old whimsical gardens
Fm
Where everyone dreams
G#
Grand illusions are freed
Eb G
From the constant poison that we breathe
 
G# Eb Fm
Yes tonight, we'll lay in the garden
G# Eb Fm
Where we'll bury our souls into the ground
G# Eb Fm
Then tonight, we'll pray in the garden
G# Eb Fm
Where we'll lift, lift our souls from out of the ground
 
Cm
Just relax
D
And we will feast on your emotions
Fm G#
Open your mouth and let it come out
Eb G
Every single word will form a phrase
 
Cm
Don't refrain
D
Are you so full of so much anger
Fm G#
Every stitch on your lip starts to itch
Eb G
Until it all comes pouring out your lids
 
G# Eb Fm
Yes tonight we'll lay in the garden
G# Eb Fm
Where we'll bury our souls into the ground
G# Eb Fm
Then tonight we'll pray in the garden
G# Eb Fm
And we'll lift, lift our souls from out of the ground

How to play The Garden

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Cm. 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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