The Snows Of France And Holland
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D A Bm
The north wind knows no border
D G F#m
As it shifts across the shore
D G A D
The road finds only other roads
Bm G
And the dark hides even more
D A G D
There's many a weary corner
Bm A
Between Flanders and the Rhine
G A Bm
And the snows of France and Holland
D A Bm
Have parted me and mine
G A Bm
The snows of France and Holland
D A G
Have parted me and mine.
D A Bm
There's sounds to hear and sounds to fear
D G F#m
And sights to make you sing
D G A D
And the bonniest in the morning
Bm G
Is the snow goose on the wing
D A G D
For her neck is long and slender
Bm A
Her road's a simple line
G A Bm
And the snows of France and Holland
D A Bm
Have parted me and mine
G A Bm
The snows of France and Holland
D A G
Have parted me and mine.
D A Bm
The moon stands o'er the ocean
D G F#m
And the waves roll back the tide
D G A D
The strongest man is the wisest fool
Bm G
Till he knows the road he rides
D A G D
For the snow goose cries to the cold North wind
Bm A
The fool cries out for signs
G A Bm
And the snows of France and Holland
D A Bm
Have parted me and mine
G A Bm
The snows of France and Holland
D A D
Have parted me and mine.
J. Chaves Rosa
jchavesrosa@hotmail.com
How to play The Snows Of France And Holland
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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.