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When The Cottonwoods Are Yellow - Red Steagall

When The Cottonwoods Are Yellow

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[Intro]

F C Am C F C G C

[Verse 1]

C

The works is almost over

F C

We've brought the year about

F C

We'll throw them beefs in cattle cars

D G

We'll turn the cabbie out

F C

So long we'll say a wondrous

Am C

Where has the time flown

F C

G C

And the wagons headed home

[Chorus]

G

F C

And the wagons headed home

G F C

Late October afternoons are honey in the comb

F C F C

I'll settle up my wages saddle up my roan

F C

When the cottonwoods are yellow

G C C

And the wagons headed home

[Solo]

G G F C

F C G C C

[Verse 2]

C

When frost is on the morning

F C

And the moon shows hints of snow

F C

Some see a time for party

D7 G

And some for letting go

F C

But I don't pine for every day

Am C

Is like a precious stone

F C

When the Cottonwoods are yellow

G C

And the wagons headed home

[Chorus]

G

When the cottonwoods are yellow

F C

And the wagons headed home

G F C

Late October afternoons are honey in the comb

F C F C

I'll settle up my wages saddle up my roan

F C

When the cottonwoods are yellow

G C C

And the wagons headed home

[Solo]

G G F C

G G F C

F C F C

F C G C

[Verse 3]

C

I have someone waiting

F C

With a sparkle in her eyes

F C

We'll catch up on the gossip

D7 G

As we pass the by and by

F C

Not worrying the winter

Am C

Days are all our own

F C

When the cottonwoods are yellow

G C

And the wagons headed home

[Chorus]

G

When the cottonwoods are yellow

F C

And the wagons headed home

G F C

Late October afternoons are honey in the comb

F C F C

I'll settle up my wages saddle up my roan

F C

When the cottonwoods are yellow

G C C

And the wagons headed home

[Outro]

F C F C

I'll settle up my wages saddle up my roan

F C

When the cottonwoods are yellow

G F F C

And the wagons headed home

How to play When The Cottonwoods Are Yellow

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.

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