The Oak Tree
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Capo 3
C F C
Kickin' the dust up, I'm wearin' out my shoes
C
I can't make my mind up, I've got too much to lose
F
I'm old enough to leave home,
C
but way too young to know what I should do
G
I'm treadin' water,
F C
I'm tryna keep my head above the ground
C
So would you come with me up to the Oak tree
F
time will stop for us again
C
look back remember when
When we just 18 under the Oak tree
F
safer than we'd ever been
C
hold onto innocence
C F C
Where has the time gone, I'm feelin' old and gray
Tryna breathe revival into my broken ways
F
I'm old enough to leave home,
C
but way too young to carry all the blame
G
I'm treadin' water,
F C
I'm tryna keep my head above the ground
So would you come with me up to the Oak tree
F
time will stop for us again
C
look back remember when
When we just 18 under the Oak tree
F
safer than we'd ever been
C
hold onto innocence
G? F
We were young, oh we were young
C
And we had time
Am F C G F
How I hate, the feelin' that time, keeps slipping away
C F C
The child in me is kickin', don't let a moment pass
Cuz I can't bear to witness my parents age so fast
F
They're way too young to fly home,
C
and I can't stand to watch the hourglass
G
I'm treadin' water,
F C
I'm tryna keep my head above the ground
G
I'm treadin' water,
F C
I'm tryna keep time from runnin' out
So would you come with me up to the Oak tree
F
time will stop for us again
C
look back remember when
When we just 18 under the Oak tree
F
safer than we'd ever been
C
hold onto innocence
G? F
We were young, oh we were young
C
And we had time
G? F C
Oh to be young, oh to be young, and to have time
How to play The Oak Tree
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.