Under The Pines
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D
I agreed to host the show
A
That was how this whole thing started
(still A....)
How was I supposed to know
D
I would end up so broken hearted
G
We had one night
A Bm
That's all it meant to you
E A
Now I'm alone and I'm wishing I could stop
G Gm
Thinking of you
Bm E G F#
I am in love
Bm E G F#
But it's only a fantasy
Bm E G F#
I'm in search of
G Gm
That hairy creature who cared for me
D
Under the pines
D
Tried so hard to play it cool
A
Didn't want to overdo it
Wasn't I a lovesick fool
D
Sending you a big bag of suet
G
And a red rose?
A Bm
I thought at least you'd call
E A
Was I so wrong for expecting something more
G Gm
Than nothing at all?
Bm E G F#
I am in love
Bm E G F#
But it's only a fantasy
Bm E G F#
I'm in search of
G Gm
That hairy creature who cared for me
D
Under the pines
G D
Close my eyes and I see you there
Em Bm
Musky smell of your matted hair
G D
Our minds were one
F#sus4 (244422) F#
But only for a moment
D
We're shooting "Atlantis" now
A
I'm staring at the big blue ocean
I wish you could be here somehow
D
I wish I really had no emotion
G
I'd be like you
A Bm
Just living day to day
E A
Crushing the heads and the hearts of smaller things
G Gm
And going away
Bm E G F#
I am in love
Bm E G F#
But it's only a fantasy
Bm E G F#
I'm in search of
G Gm
That hairy creature who cared for me
D
Under the pines
How to play Under The Pines
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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.