Victor Mcdermott - Susan
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
| D D/E D/F# D/C# | Bm Bm/A Bm Bm/C# | D D/E D/F# D/C# |Bm |
(repeat till story ends)
[Verse 1]
D D/C#
I did not know her well
Bm Bm/C#
Just hello and a fond farewell
D D/C# Bm Bm/C#
I slept for one night on her floor
D D/C#
She had a wealth of book upon shelf
Bm Bm/C#
We never talked about her health
D D/C# Bm
Word was she never locked her door
[Chorus]
A G D D/C# Bm Bm/C# D
Oh Susan, who’s gonna keep your garden now you’re gone
[Verse 2]
D D/C#
With a burnt out house around the block
Bm Bm/C#
Empty lots and cracked sidewalks
D D/C# Bm Bm/C#
She had made a place of beauty and rest
D D/C#
Everything she had to share
Bm Bm/C#
For only an hour I was in her care
D Bm
But the way she cared was how I knew her best
[Chorus 2]
A G D
In Detriot, who would take a weary traveler into their home
A G D
Oh Susan, who’s gonna keep your garden now you’re gone
[Bridge]
G A D
Will I return to see the lilly’s blooming in the spring
G A D
Who will learn all the lullaby’s that you used to sing
[Instrumental]
(deaccelarando poco a poco)
| D D/C# | Bm Bm/C# | D D/A | G D/F# | Em D/F# | G | A A7 |
[Verse 3]
D Bm
Dahlias and irises salvia and dianthus
D Bm
Trellises of climbing hydrangeas
D
Lamb’s ears and marigolds
Bm
Petunias on parasols
D Bm
An iron gate of cone flowers and wisteria
D Bm
Hosta’s and hibiscus cyrstanthmums and coleus
D Bm
Rose of Sharon and a weeping cherry tree
D
Cherub statue in a bird bath
Bm
An arbor over a stone path
D Bm
Black eyed Susans and purple sweet pea
[Chorus 3]
A G D
Oh Susan, who’s gonna keep your garden now you’re gone
A G D
In Detriot, has the soul of the city moved on
[Outro]
| D D/C# | Bm Bm/C# | D D/A | D |
How to play Victor Mcdermott - Susan
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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.