These Pines
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E A E
These pines are not the ones that I'm used to
B A
They won't carry me home when I cry
E A E
Am I too far gone to recover
F# B
Or can I return if I try
E A E
Should I trade my soul for another
B A
Learn not to complain anymore
E A E
Should I stay and pretend that I'm happy
B E
Like so many times before
A
Yeah these pines
E
Are not mine
B
They don't smell so sweet
E
Like the ones in my mind
B
And I search the needles
A
'Til I run out of time
E B A
But I don't see you in these pines
E B A
E A E
Do I stumble or falter my words
B A
When I'm saying everything is all right
E A E
I'm not one to release my depression
F# B
But these trees bring it out every night
E A E
Well I don't talk 'cause I'm trying to listen
B A
To the wind take me home through these leaves
E A E
But it's quiet and I don't hear nothing
B E
'Cause the wind doesn't blow through these trees
A
Yeah these pines
E
Are not mine
B
They don't smell so sweet
E
Like the ones in my mind
B
And I search the needles
A
'Til I run out of time
E B A
But I don't see you in these pines
E B A
No I don't see you in these pines
E B A E B A E
another mediocre transciption by missez premise
How to play These Pines
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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.