The Shepherd And The Moon
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verse 1
Am
Do you know the story of the shepherd
G Am
Who did try and took the river moon in his arms
Am
Listen to the story
Mainly if you can agree
G Am
Of the man who loved the woman
[Refrão]
Am Dm
You can tuck it up in your mind
Am Dm
You would like to catch the moonlight
Am Dm
But you know the thing is not right
Am Dm
For all of us have some secrets to hide
verse 2
Am
Do you know the story of the shepherd
G Am
Who did try and took the river moon in his arms
Am
Listen to the story
Mainly if you can agree
G Am
Of the man who loved the woman
[Refrão]
Am Dm
Woman was a sting in the thorn
Am Dm
You will get the moon for your horn
Am Dm
You try to cheat and you'll drown
Am Dm
Of the moon you were much too full
Am
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Instrumental
(Nowadays
People of the mountains say
That the Gods put the moon high up in the sky
So that the men might not be tempted to steal it)
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verse 3
Dm
F Am
Do you know the story of the shepherd
G Am
Who did try and took the river moon in his arms
Dm
Listen to the story
Am
Mainly if you can agree
G Am
Of the man who loved the woman
[Refrão]
Am Dm
Round in the depths of your mind
Am Dm
For today the moon is too high
Am Dm
Shepherd tried to catch a sunrise
Am Dm
You might be more lucky if you try
verse 4
F Am
Do you know the story of the shepherd
G Am
Who did try and took the river moon in his arms
F
Listen to the story
Am
Mainly if you can agree
G Am
Of the man who loved the woman
Am Dm
Ly ly ly ly ly X4
OUTRO
Am Dm Am Dm Am Dm
Am C Dm G Dm F Dm F Am Dm Am
How to play The Shepherd And The Moon
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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.