The Weight Of The Woods
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[Intro ]
G Em D
Em D C
Am7 Em
[Verso 1]
Em G Em
Ever since I was a child my dreams were like a scripture,
D G
Id draw them out and trust that one day theyd be more than pictures,
D C Am7
Like Brady said if I left Id be the one guy,
Em
That was different and then nothing changed,
Em G Em
Stories that appeared to me of love and fights for freedom,
D G
And the way that all the clouds would turn the sky into a ceiling,
D C Am7
It was infinite, still Ive always been so scared of leaving,
Em
But I had to go.
[Refrão]
C
If I should fall down,
Em D
Under stars I cant call out,
G C
Get me back to my home ground,
Am7 G
Let me add to the weight of the woods,
C
Tether my bones tight,
Em D
In view of that coastline,
Bm C
And bury this soul of mine,
Am7 G
Give it back to the weight of the woods.
[Verso 2]
Em G Em
Never offered much except a song a little safety,
D G
I never thought my luck would reach a point where you would take me,
D C Am7
I always had this fear like the younger me would hate me,
Em
But it worked out fine,
Em G Em
The devils got his teeth in me its only happened lately,
D G
Im working hard against it but sometimes it aint so easy,
D C Am7
Oh therell be a time Ill have to make my peace with those who made me,
Em
Ill be ready then.
[Refrão]
C
If I should fall down,
Em D
Under stars I cant call out,
G C
Get me back to my home ground,
Am7 G
Let me add to the weight of the woods,
C
Tether my bones tight,
Em D
In view of that coastline,
Bm C
And bury this soul of mine,
Am7 G
Give it back to the weight of the woods.
[Ponte]
C Em D
Let me add to the weight of the woods,
Bm7 C
Give me back to the weight of the woods,
Em D
Hmmm . . . ,
Bm C Em D
Let me add to the weight of the woods,
Bm7 C
Give me back to the weight of the woods,
Am7 G
Hmmm . . . .
Outro
N.C.
If I should fall down,
N.C.
Under stars I cant call out,
N.C.
Get me back to my home ground,
N.C.
Let me add to the weight of the woods,
N.C.
Tether my bones tight,
N.C.
In view of that coastline,
N.C.
And bury this soul of mine,
N.C.
Give it back to the weight of the woods.
How to play The Weight Of The Woods
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.