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Green Green

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[Intro]
G
[Chorus]
  GGreen, green, it's Cgreen they say
On the Gfar side of the Dhill
  GGreen, green, I'm Cgoin' away
To where the Ggrass is Dgreener Gstill
[Verse 1]
Oh well, I Gtold my Bmmama on the Cday I was Gborn
Don't you Ccry when you Dsee I'm Ggone
You know there Gain't no Bmwoman gonna Csettle me Gdown
I just Cgotta be Dtravelin' Gon. A-singin'...
[Chorus]
  GGreen, green, it's Cgreen they say
On the Gfar side of the Dhill
  GGreen, green, I'm Cgoin' away
To where the Ggrass is Dgreener Gstill
[Verse 2]
No, there Gain't noBmbody in this Cwhole wide Gworld
Gonna Ctell me how to Dspend my Gtime
GI'm just a Bmgood lovin' Cramblin' Gman
Say, Cbuddy, can you Dspare me a Gdime? Hear me cryin', it's a...
[Chorus]
  GGreen, green, it's Cgreen they say
On the Gfar side of the Dhill
  GGreen, green, I'm Cgoin' away
To where the Ggrass is Dgreener Gstill
[Verse 3]
Yeah, GI don't Bmcare when the Csun goes Gdown
Where I Clay my Dweary Ghead
GGreen, green Bmvalley or Crocky Groad
It's Cthere I'm gonna Dmake my Gbed. Easy, now...
[Chorus]
  GGreen, green, it's Cgreen they say
On the Gfar side of the Dhill
  GGreen, green, I'm Cgoin' away
To where the Ggrass is Dgreener Gstill. Everybody, I want to hear it now...
[Chorus]
  GGreen, green, it's Cgreen they say
On the Gfar side of the Dhill
  GGreen, green, I'm Cgoin' away
To where the Ggrass is Dgreener Gstill
[Outro]
To where the Ggrass is Dgreener Gstill
To where the Ggrass is Dgreener Gstill
To where the Ggrass is Dgreener Gstill

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

"Green Green" is a notable song from The New Christy Minstrels, an American folk music group known for their large-ensemble sound. Founded by Randy Sparks in 1961, the group helped popularize folk music with their blend of traditional and pop influences. This song is one of their several hits, showcasing the vibrant harmonies and engaging style that defined their sound. It carries the spirit of their widespread appeal, having sold millions of records and appearing on numerous television shows. Playing "Green Green" taps into that bright, communal folk energy.

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Green Green

by The New Christy Minstrels

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

[Chorus]

G C

Green, green, it's green they say

G D

On the far side of the hill

G C

Green, green, I'm goin' away

G D G

To where the grass is greener still

[Verse 1]

G Bm C G

Oh well, I told my mama on the day I was born

C D G

Don't you cry when you see I'm gone

G Bm C G

You know there ain't no woman gonna settle me down

C D G

I just gotta be travelin' on. A-singin'...

[Chorus]

G C

Green, green, it's green they say

G D

On the far side of the hill

G C

Green, green, I'm goin' away

G D G

To where the grass is greener still

[Verse 2]

G Bm C G

No, there ain't nobody in this whole wide world

C D G

Gonna tell me how to spend my time

G Bm C G

I'm just a good lovin' ramblin' man

C D G

Say, buddy, can you spare me a dime? Hear me cryin', it's a...

[Chorus]

G C

Green, green, it's green they say

G D

On the far side of the hill

G C

Green, green, I'm goin' away

G D G

To where the grass is greener still

[Verse 3]

G Bm C G

Yeah, I don't care when the sun goes down

C D G

Where I lay my weary head

G Bm C G

Green, green valley or rocky road

C D G

It's there I'm gonna make my bed. Easy, now...

[Chorus]

G C

Green, green, it's green they say

G D

On the far side of the hill

G C

Green, green, I'm goin' away

G D G

To where the grass is greener still. Everybody, I want to hear it now...

[Chorus]

G C

Green, green, it's green they say

G D

On the far side of the hill

G C

Green, green, I'm goin' away

G D G

To where the grass is greener still

[Outro]

G D G

To where the grass is greener still

G D G

To where the grass is greener still

G D G

To where the grass is greener still

About Green Green Chords by The New Christy Minstrels

Learn how to play Green Green by The New Christy Minstrels with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Green Green chords”, “Green Green guitar chords”, or “The New Christy Minstrels Green Green chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Green Green chords and for experienced players who want accurate Green Green lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, Bm, A.

FAQ — Green Green by The New Christy Minstrels

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Can I transpose "Green Green" to a different key?

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Is "Green Green" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Green Green" by The New Christy Minstrels with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The New Christy Minstrels below.

What key is "Green Green" in?

The chords for "Green Green" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, Bm, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.