The Little Grave
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[Intro]
G C F C F
[Verse]
C F C
One winter's eve I went a walking
G C
Out beyond the city gate
F C
For to fetch a fresh young pheasant
G C
For my darling's dinner plate
F C
It was snowing oh so quietly
G C
And the woods were white and soft
F C
Just the sound of snowflakes falling
G C
And the footsteps as I walked
[Chorus 1]
G C
There I saw a fresh young pheasant
F C
And I shot and killed him there
F C
And I heard a distant church bell
G C
As the bird fell from the air
[Verse]
F C
As I held his dying body
G C
The strangest thought came over me
F C
God had made this little body
G C
That I had killed so thoughtlessly
[Chorus 2]
G C
All the woods were dark and shadowed
F C
With the light the cold stars gave
F C
I sent a prayer to God in heaven
G C
And covered up the little grave
G C
And covered up the little grave
How to play The Little Grave
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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.