The Birds Were Singing Of You chords
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[Verse]
G C
Last night the moon was shining
G D7
Last night when all was still
G C
I wander alone in sadness
G D7 G
Out among the woodland hills
G C
I heard the birds a singing
G D7
out among the trees and views
G C
and every bird, my darling
G D7 G
was singing, was singing of you
[Chorus]
C G
Was singing was singing of you, my love
G D7
was singing was singing of you
G C
and every bird, my darling
G D7 G
was singing, was singing of you
[Verse]
G C
I think of you in the daytime
G D7
I think of you at night
G C
I wake and wish you were here love and
G D7 G
tears are blinding my sight
G C
The flowers that slumber so sweetly
G D7
The stars above the blue
G C
Oh heaven itself, my darling
G D7 G
Is thinking is thinking of you
[Chorus]
C G
Is thinking, is thinking of you, my love
G D7
Is thinking, is thinking of of you
G C
Oh heaven itself, my darling
G D7 G
Is thinking is thinking of you
[Verse]
G C
I open my window so gently
G D7
And look on the dreamy view
G C
The world itself, my darling
G D7 G
Is sighing, is sighing for you
[Chorus]
C G
Is sighing is sighing for you, my love
G D7
is sighing, is sighing for you
G C
The world itself, my darling
G D7 G
is sighing, is sighing of you
How to play "The Birds Were Singing Of You" by Uncle Earl on guitar
[Chords] D7, G, C
The verses are structured according to this chord pattern:
- G, C, D7, G, C, D7, G
Verses Example
The moon was brilliant last night, G said.
C: "The last night everything was quiet"
G: "I go about depressed by myself"
D7 is "Out among the woodland hills"
The birds were singing, G said.
C: "Out amid the trees and views"
G: "And every bird, my darling"
In D7, "was singing, was singing of you"
This progression is followed by the chorus:
D7, G, C, G, D7, G
"Was singing, was singing of you, my love" is one such.
Was singing, was singing about you, C said.
And every bird, my darling, says G.
D7: "Was singing, was singing of you"
Rhythmic Pattern
Strumming steadily down to up is the best approach.
Stress the down strums to keep the flow and rhythm.
[Transitions] - Work on timing and clarity of every chord change;
practice flowing fluidly between G, C, and D7.
Notes for General Use
Standard tuning.
Tone: The soft folk style of the song is suited with a clean, acoustic tone.
Practice: Quicken your speed after making sure all changes go smoothly.
Standard Errors
- Quick shifts in chords. Verify seamless changes.
- Random strumming. Stay in a constant beat all through.
Track Information
Uncle Earl's folk tune "The Birds Were Singing Of You" has an easy,
repetitious chord structure. The song highlights the emotional bond with
a loved one via themes of longing and the beauty of nature.
Uncle Earl is well known for their moving and captivating presentations
of traditional folk and bluegrass music.