White Queen
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D C D C
So sad her eyes
D C D C
Smiling dark eyes
D C D C
So sad her eyes
D C D Am
As it began
Bm
On such a breathless night as this
Gm
Upon my brow the lightest kiss
F#
I walked alone
Bm
And all around the air did say
Gm
My lady soon will stir this way
F#
In sorrow known
Bm A
The white queen walks and
B7 D
The night grows pale
D Am D Am
Stars of lovingmess in her hair
D C D C
Needing - unheard
D C D C
Pleading - one word
D C D C
So sad my eyes
D C D C
She cannot see
Bm
How did thee fare, what have thee seen
Gm
The mother of the willow green
F#
I call her name
Bm
And ?neath her window have I stayed
Gm
I loved the footsteps that she made
F#
And when she came
Bm F#m Gm D
White queen how my heart did ache
Bm F#m Gm D
And dry my lips no word would make
So still I wait
Solo
Bm Gm
My goddess hear my darkest fear
D Am
I speak too late
D Am D Am
It?s for evermore that I wait
D C D C
Dear friend goodbye
D C D C
No tear in my eyes
D C D C
So sad it ends
D C D C
As it began
How to play White Queen
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 D. 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.