Underwood Typewriter
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F C G
The roots go deep below ground
Am Em F
I like to walk with you in the evening
F C G
Up the hill and back down
Am Em F
I watch the mailboat from the clearing
D G A A G A
My mind is so confused, I climb back on top of you
Am Em F G Em F
And I'm changing the ribbons in this old underwood
G E F Am Em F
Step put of your dress and I'll wear you like a hood
Am Em F
For a hood is a home
G Em F
for someone who lives alone
F C G Am Em F
I draw a line from A to B and what happens in between
F C G Am Em F
It is an open mystery as far as I can see
D G A A G A
My mind is so confused, I climb back on top of you
Am Em F G Em F
And I'm changing the ribbons in this old underwood
G Em F Am Em F
Step put of your dress and I'll wear you like a hood
Am Em F
For a hood is a home
F C G
The roots go deep below ground
Am Em F
I like to walk with you in the evening
F C G
Up the hill and back down
Am Em F
I watch the mailboat from the clearing
D G A A G A
My mind is so confused, I climb back on top of you
Am Em F G Em F
And I'm changing the ribbons in this old underwood
G Em F Am Em F
Step put of your dress and I'll wear you like a hood
Am Em F
For a hood is a home
G Em F
for someone who lives alone
F C G Am Em F
I draw a line from A to B and what happens in between
F C G Am Em F
It is an open mystery as far as I can see
D G A A G A
My mind is so confused, I climb back on top of you
Am Em F G Em F
And I'm changing the ribbons in this old underwood
G Em F Am Em F
Step put of your dress and I'll wear you like a hood
Am Em F
For a hood is a home
How to play Underwood Typewriter
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 F. 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.