Capo
5
Difficulty
Beginner
Rate for accuracy
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Key: G
β« Intro:
D G D G D
β« Verse 1:
D
Willow, willow
G
Well, those soulful roots run deep
D
I know why the willow weeps
D
Sparrow, sparrow
G
Never too far from your home
D
I know why the sparrow can't stay gone
β« Chorus:
G Cadd9 G
I know what makes the sunshine
Cadd9 G
Give into the moonlight
Cadd9 D
I know what makes the midnight blue
Cadd9 G D
Ooh
they must have loved you too
Cadd9 G D
Ooh
they must have loved you too
Guitar & Banjo Solos:
D G D G D
β« Verse 2:
D
River, river
G
Roll on right down to the gulf
D
I know why it can't ramble fast enough
D C
Holler, holler
D G
With your trees of knotted pine
D
I know why your hearts look like mine
β« Chorus:
G Cadd9
I know what makes the coyote
G Cadd9 G
Way out on the bayou
Cadd9 G D
Sing along in lonesome tune
Cadd9 G D
Ooh
they must have loved you too
Cadd9 G D
Woo
they must have loved you too
Cadd9 G D
Woo
they must have loved you too
β« Outro:
Cadd9 G
Ooooooooh
Song History
Published: January 30, 2024
Last Updated: September 10, 2025