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The Sapling chords by
David Gray
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Key: D minor•
Intro 1
Am
Am

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C
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F
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Am
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F
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C

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Verse 1
F
F

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Gonna
C
C

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lay down in the grass and
Am
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F
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Watch that acorn split in two
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F
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C
C

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Slowly take root
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F

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C
C

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While the clock upon the wall
Am
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C
C

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makes idle boasts
F
F

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And the mind's out cruis
Am
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F
F

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C
C

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ing silent coasts
F
F

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Though the ghosts of better days
C
C

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Am
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C

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might twist my eyes
F
F

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Gonna stand my ground
Am
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C
C

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Watch that sapling rise
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C

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Just as long as I've the strength
Am
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Well, I'll raise that flag
F
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Am
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Like a wisp of cloud from
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a mountain crag
C
C

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Now, this is awkward
Em
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Am
Am

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I kept it bottled
G
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Em
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C
C

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up too long
F
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Years like tiny drops of rain
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Am
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on a glassy lake
F
F

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Leaving nought but circles
F
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C
C

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in their wake
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F

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Though we barely comprehend
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Am
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what the question is
F
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Only know for certain,
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C
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the answer's yes

Now this is awkward
Em
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Really don't know where to begin
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Em
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I kept it bottled up too long
C
C

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(I know that feeling too, yeah)
Am
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Don't ask me where
Em
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the time has gone
C
C

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(I know that feeling too, yeah)
Am
Am

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Days I can't tell no right
G
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Em
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from wrong
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C
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(I know that feeling too, yeah)
Am
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Em
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I kept it bottled up too long
C
C

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(Know that feeling, know that feeling)
Am
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Tell me about it, tell me about it,
Em
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tell me about it
G
G

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(Like sunlight breaking through,
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C
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yeah)
Am
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Tell me about it, tell me about it,
Em
Em

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C
C

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Em
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tell me about it
G
G

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(I know that feeling too)
C
C

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F
F

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Gonna lay down in the grass and
Am
Am

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F
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Watch that acorn split in two
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Slowly take root

(Take root)

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • C

  • F

  • Em

  • G

Capo: 5

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Sapling by David Gray is D minor.

The primary chords used in The Sapling are Dm, F, Bb, Am, C.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Dm, F, Bb, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Sapling is approximately 171 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Sapling using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for The Sapling. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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