Turtle Dove
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Intro D D G/B G (x2)
D D G/B G D D G/B G
She came along like she was hiding some deep secret,
D D G/B A7 D D G/B G
but now she's gone and I carry on to keep it.
D D G/B G D D G/B G
The cow's are grazing, boys, the fishin's getting good.
D D G/B A7 D D G/B A
If fate's an old woodpecker, I'm an old chunk of wood.
G G D D A - G
Some mysteries we will...never know,
G D D Em7 Em7
the turtle dove and the crow ... made a nest.
D D G/B G D D G/B G
We shared a line etched in stone between two years
D D G/B A7 D D G/B G
I aim to pack my grave someday . . . and go see her
D D G/B G D D G/B G
Want to climb that ladder, Jacob won't you hold the door.
D D G/B A7 D D G/B A
Just got to drop me a line this side of Jor...dan.
G G D D A - G
Some mysteries we will...never know,
G D D Em7 A Em7 A
the turtle dove and the crow ... made a nest.
Instrumental D D G/B G (X2)
D D G/B G D D G/B G
She came along like she was hiding some deep secret.
D D G/B A7 D D G/B G
She saw the future, boys, and I......was her ticket.
D D G/B G D D G/B G
The American dream ... suited us just fine.
D D G/B A7 D
I'm a-layin down easy in my time of dying.
How to play Turtle Dove
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.