Whispering Grass
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Intro: C Em Dm G C Em Dm G
verse 1
C Em
Why do you whisper green grass
Dm F Fm
Why tell the world what ain't so
C Em Dm G C G
Whispering grass the trees don't need to know
verse 2
C Em
Why tell them all our secrets
Dm F Fm
They're buried under the snow
C Em Dm Dm7
Whispering grass don't tell the trees
F Fm C
'Cos the trees don't need to know
Bridge
C Am
Don't you tell it to the trees
Dm G
For they will tell the birds and bees
C Am
And everyone will know
F G
Because you told it to the trees
C Em Am
Yes you told them once before
F G
And it's no secret any more
verse 3
C Em
Why tell them all those old songs
Dm F Fm
They're buried under the snow
C Em Dm Dm7
Whispering grass don't tell the trees
F Fm C
'Cos the trees don't need to know.
How to play Whispering Grass
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 C. 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.