The leaf falls from the tree E
The sap runs deep F#m7(044200)
Snow in the winter G#m6(066400)
Covers seeds that sleep F#m7
Sun melts the ice E
And the warm Earth gives F#m7
Water to the sprouts G#m6
And the green world lives. B(099800)–E–Esus4(022200)–E
Cho: Watch for a sign A(077600)-B
Keep your heart alive G#m6-E
The spirit breaks new ground A–B-C#m(0-11-11-9-0-0)
Whenever something dies A-G#m6-F#m7-E
Watch the shadows closely A-B
The tears will clean your eyes G#m6-C#m
The spirit breaks new ground A–B–C#m
Whenever something dies A-G#m6-F#m7-E
Instrumental E-F#m7-G#m6-F#m7
You may have lost a toy
You may have lost a dream
You may have lost a friend
Someone who you need
Your chest can feel the pain
That makes it hard to breathe
But your love will always stay
And the pain will leave.
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