When Winter Comes
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E A D
Must fix the fence by the acre plot
E
Two young foxes have been nosing around
Bm
The lambs and the chickens wont feel safe
A A/G E
Until its done
E A D
I must dig a drain by the carrot patch
E
The whole crop spoils if it gets too damp
Bm
And where will we be with an empty stove
A A/G E
When winter comes
Bm7
When winter comes
E A
And food is scarce
A/G Bm
We'll warn our toes
E A
To stay indoors
Em Bm7
When summers gone
E7 A
We'll fly away
A/C# Bm
And find the sun
E A A/F# A A/G
When winter comes
E A D
I must find the time to plant some trees
E
In the meadow where the river flows
Bm
In time to come they'll make good shade
A A/G E
For some poor soul
Bm7
When winter comes
E A
And food is scarce
A/G Bm
We'll warn our toes
E A
To stay indoors
Em Bm7
When summers gone
E7 A
We'll fly away
A/C# Bm
And find the sun
E A A/F# A A/G
When winter comes
E A D
Must fix the fence by the acre plot
E
Two young foxes have been nosing around
Bm
The lambs and the chickens wont feel safe
A A/G E
Until its done
Bm7
When winter comes
E A
And food is scarce
A/G Bm
We'll warn our toes
E A
To stay indoors
Em Bm7
When summers gone
E7 A
We'll fly away
A/C# Bm
And find the sun
E A D A
When winter comes
Em6 Bm
And find the sun
E A A/F# Em A
When winter comes
How to play When Winter Comes
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 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.