The Unquiet Grave
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
Dm
Dm F C
Cold blows the wind over my true love
Dm Am
And gently falls the rain
Dm F C
I've only had but one true love
Dm G Dm
And in Flanders he lies slain
F C Am
I'll do as much for my sweetheart
Dm C
As any young girl may
Dm F C
I'll sit and mourn all on his grave
Dm G Dm
For twelve months and a day
[Verse 2]
Dm F C
When twelve months and a day was passed
Dm Am
The corpse began to speak
Dm F C
Why sittest thou upon my grave
Dm G Dm
And will not let me sleep?
F C Am
There's one thing that I want sweetheart
Dm C
There's one thing that I crave
Dm F C
And that is a kiss from your lily white lips
Dm G Dm
Then I'll go from your grave
[Verse 3]
Dm F C
My lips they are as cold as clay
Dm Am
My breath is earthy strong
Dm F C
And if you were to kiss these lily white lips
Dm G Dm
Your days would not be long
F C Am
Go fetch me water from the desert,
Dm C
And blood from out a stone
Dm F C
Go fetch me milk from a fair maid's breast
Dm G Dm
That a young man never has known
[Bridge]
(as verse)
Dm F C | Dm Am
Dm F C | Dm G Dm
F C Am | Dm C
Dm F C | Dm G Dm
[Verse 4]
Dm F C
Cold blows the wind over my true love
Dm Am
And gently falls the rain
Dm F C
I've only had but one true love
Dm G Dm
And in Flanders he lies slain
F C Am
When will we meet again, sweetheart
Dm C
When will we meet again
Dm F C
When the oaken leaves falling from the trees
Dm G Dm
Are green and spring up again
How to play The Unquiet Grave
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.