Oct72019

Anthony Simpkins – Beneath The Willows Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression & Tab

ChordsG C D

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This is the chords of Beneath The Willows by Anthony Simpkins on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
G C G D
G C G D G

[Verse 1]
G C
My heart is sad and I am lonely
G D
For the only one I love
G C
When shall I see her oh no never
G D G
‘Til we meet in heaven above

[Chorus]
G C
Oh, bury me beneath the willows
G D
Underneath that weeping willow tree
G C
So she’ll know where I am sleeping
G D G
And perhaps she’ll weep there for me

[Interlude]
G C G D
G C G D G

[Verse 2]
G C
Well she told me she loved me dearly
G D
How could I believe it’s so untrue
G C
Until the angels softly whispered
G D G
That she will come and prove untrue to you

[Chorus]
G C
Oh, bury me beneath the willows
G D
Underneath that weeping willow tree
G C
So she’ll know where I am sleeping
G D G
And perhaps she’ll weep there for me

[Interlude]
G C G D
G C G D G

[Verse 3]
G C
Well tomorrow was our wedding day
G D
Oh God where could she be
G C
She’s out a courting with another man
G D G
And no longer cares for me

[Chorus]
G C
Oh, bury me beneath the willows
G D
Underneath that weeping willow tree
G C
So she’ll know where I am sleeping
G D G
And perhaps she’ll weep there for me

[Outro]
G C G D
G C G D G

How to play Beneath The Willows: key, chords and progression

Beneath The Willows by Anthony Simpkins is written in G major (one sharp: F♯) and moves through 3 chords: G, C and D.

Listen for G – C – G – D (I – IV – I – V in G major): the song comes back to it again and again. In solfa, that is doh – fah – doh – soh. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

Beginner-friendly: every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.