When Your Gardens Overgrown
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Intro: F
verse 1
F
Bobby's off on holiday, Away across the sea
C
Setting up his easel, A new scene to see
F
Says that he's had enough, Of standing in the rain
C Bb
Now he's looking for the good life, With European pain
[Refrão]
Dm C Bb
Did you know your garden's overgrown
F
And what is shown?
verse 2
F
Meeting all these pretty girls Singing golden hair
C
He's in touch with the painter's mind And Syd's unflinching stare
F
Drinking wine in the Moulin Rouge Sipping kaffee in Berlin
C Bb
Might take in the colored lights In the city they call sin
[Refrão]
Dm C Bb
He could see The writing on the wall
F
Ten feet tall
Dm C Bb
Did you know your garden's overgrown
F
And what is shown?
Bridge
D Dm
But oh there are times
Bb Am
He wished the world Would fade just into sight
D Dm
And oh, the feelings that changed
Bb Am
Were thicker than the brush strokes of fame
Link
F
verse 3
F
Now he rides the dirt roads of old southern Spain
C
And when senoritas sing He can hear them say
[Refrão]
Dm C Bb
Did you know your garden's overgrown
F
And what is shown?
Dm C Bb
He could see The writing on the wall
F
Ten feet tall
Outro: F
How to play When Your Gardens Overgrown
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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.