Willow Tree
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[Intro ]
E
[Verso 1]
Emaj7 F# G#m F# D#m
You and me hanging from the willow tree
Emaj7 F# G#m C#
Quiet-ly drifting in the open breeze
Emaj7 F# G#m C#
Sudden-ly, the wind blows you away from me
E F# G#m
Now I see we were never meant to be
{Pre-Drop}
Emaj7 F# G#m
If only we could travel back in time (Whoa)
Emaj7
Right where we belong
F# G#m
Maybe we'll never need a reason why (Whoa)
Emaj7
We danced until the dawn
F# G#m
If only we could travel back in time (whoa)
E
Right where we belong
F# N.C. G#m
Maybe we'll never need a reason why (whoa)
N.C. Emaj7
We danced until the dawn
{Drop}
F# G#m Emaj7 F# G#m F# Emaj7 F# G#m Emaj7 F# G#m F#
Danced until the dawn
[Verso 2]
Emaj7 F# G#m C#
You and me born from the same branch and leaves
Emaj7 F# G#m C#m
Wild and free, living here in harmony
Emaj7 F# G#m C#m
Don't you see this is where you want to be?
Emaj7 F# G#m C
But when you leave, the world is never what it seems
{Pre-Drop}
Emaj7 F# G#m
If only we could travel back in time (Whoa)
Emaj7
Right where we belong
F# G#m
Maybe we'll never need a reason why (Whoa)
F# Emaj7
We danced until the dawn
F# G#m
If only we could travel back in time (Whoa)
E
Right where we belong
F# N.C. G#m
Maybe we'll never need a reason why (Whoa)
F# Emaj7
We danced until the dawn
{Drop}
G#m Emaj7 F# G#m F# Emaj7 F# G#m E F# G#m
Danced until the dawn
Outro
Emaj7 F# G#m
You and me hanging from the willow tree
Emaj7 F# G#m
Quietly drifting in the open breeze
Emaj7 F# G#m
You and me hanging from the willow tree
E F# G#m Emaj7 E
Quietly drifting in the open breeze
How to play Willow Tree
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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.