Manzanita Chords

Intro: Em E F# C#m F# Manzanita growing wild on the hillside, C# F# Where sage and eucalyptus fill the air. E C#m G#m Through the years I dream of returning, C#m E F# But in my heart the manzanita's there. Verse 1: C#m F# Her parents never liked it when I took her, E C#m F# Walking in the canyons after sundown. E C#m G#m Through the cactus, sage and manzanita, C#m E F# Till we found the secret place to lay down.

C#m F# In the wintertime, the rain beats on my window, C#m F# And in spring I watch the cherry blossoms blow. E C#m G#m So far from my youth in California, C#m E F# So far from the boy I used to know. C#m F# Manzanita growing wild on the hillside, C# F# Where sage and eucalyptus fill the air. E C#m G#m Through the years I dream of returning, C#m E F# But in my heart the manzanita's there. Instrumental C#m F# C#m F# E C#m G#m C#m E F# Verse 2: C#m F# Now I see my daughter's face in the mirror, C#m F# And I wonder if she'll do what I have done. E C#m G#m And walk with her love through the canyons, C#m F# Then wave his arms, turn away and run. C#m F# I built houses and highways near the hillside, C#m F# And I'm married and divorced twice since then. E C#m G#m But there's still manzanita in the canyons, C#m E F# Where I pray someday I'll walk with her again. C#m F# Manzanita growing wild on the hillside, C# F# Where sage and eucalyptus fill the air. E C#m G#m Through the years I dream of returning, C#m E F# But in my heart the manzanita's there. ************************************