The Green, Green Grass Of Home
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G G7
The old hometown looks the same
C G
As I step down from the train
D
And there to meet me is my mama and my papa
G G7
Down the road I look and there runs Mary
C
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
G D7 G
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
Verse 2:
The old house is still standing
Thought the paint is cracked and dry
And there's that old oak tree that I used to play on
Down the lane I walk with my sweet Mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
Chorus 1:
G G7
Yes they'll all come to see me
C
Arms reaching, smiling sweetly
G D7 G
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
Verse 3:
Then I awake and look around me
To the cold gray walls that surround me
And then I realize I was only dreaming
For there's a guard and a sad old padre
Arm in arm we'll walk at daybreak
Again I'll touch the green, green grass of home
Chorus 2:
Yes they'll all come to see me
In the shade of the old oak tree
As they lay me neath the green, green grass of home
How to play The Green, Green Grass Of Home
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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.