Willow Weep For Me
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A 1930's standard revived by Chad and Jeremy. --AWR
"Willow Weep For Me"
(Ann Ronell)
Intro (the guitar probably plays something simpler, but this covers
the string parts too)
Emaj7 A9(13) [2X] A9(13): x05677
Verse 1:
Emaj7 A9(13)
Emaj7 A9(13)
Emaj7 F#m
Bend your branches green
G#m F#m B7
Along the stream that runs to sea
A9
Listen to my plea
Am7 F#m B7
Listen willow and weep for me
Verse 2:
Gone, my lover's dream
Lovely summer's dream
Gone and left me here
To weep my tears into the stream
Sad as I can be
Am7 F#m B7 Emaj7 E9
Hear me willow and weep for me
Chorus:
Am F
Whisper to the wind
Em E
And say that love has sinned
Am G
Leave my heart a-breaking
F E7
And making a moan
Murmur to the night
To hide her starry light
So none will find me sighing
F B7
And crying all alone
Verse 3:
Fmaj7 Bb9(13)
Weeping willow tree
Fmaj7 Bb9(13)
Weep in sympathy
F Gm
Bend your branches down
Am Gm C7
Along the ground to cover me
Bb9
When the shadows fall
Bbm7 Gm C7 Fmaj7 Bb9(13) F
Bend oh willow and weep for me
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Willow Weep For Me
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 A. 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.