The Neglected Garden
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Intro D
D G Bm
So many years have passed
C D
The dew is still on the roses
G Bm
I left my childhood
C D
In a garden green
C D
Come in the garden and look at the trees
G C D
I used to play there when I was a child
C D
Squirrels and birds, little fairies
G C D
Settled down there long ago
D G Bm
So many years have passed
C D
The dew is still on the roses
G Bm
I left my childhood
C D
In a garden green
C D
Come in the garden and sit on the grass
G C D
I used to sit there when I was a child
C D
Ivy and moss, little daisies
G C D
Covered the lane long ago
D G Bm
So many years have passed
C D
The dew is still on the roses
G Bm
I kept my memories
C D
In that garden green
( C D G C D )
( C D G C D )
( D G Bm C D )
D G Bm
I kept my memories
C D
In that garden green
Final C D G C D
C D G C D
How to play The Neglected Garden
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 D. 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.