The Green Leaves of Summer
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( Am A )
Oooooooooooh, oooh ooh.....
Am E Am G
A time to be reaping, a time to be sowing
C Dm B7 E
The green leaves of summer are calling me home
C Dm G C
It was good to be young then in the season of plenty
Am E Am E
When the catfish were jumping as high as the sky.
Am E Am G
A time just for planting, a time just for plowing
C Dm B7 E
A time to be courting a girl of your own
C Dm G C
T'was so good to be young then, to be close to the earth
Am E Am E
And to stand by your wife, at the moment of birth.
Am E Am G
A time to be reaping, a time to be sowing
C Dm B7 E
A time just for living, a place for to die.
C Dm G C
T'was so good to be young then, to be close to the earth
Am E Am E Am
Now the green leaves of Summer are calling me home
C Dm G C
T'was so good to be young then, to be close to the earth
Am E Am E Am
Now the green leaves of Summer are calling me home
( Am A )
Ooooooooooooooh, oooh oooh..
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How to play The Green Leaves of Summer
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 Am. 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.