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A Glimpse Of Heaven   by   Strawbs
# NOTE: ~ ~ ~ = walk down bass from #
# C chord to G chord on the A string #
INTRO: G-D-G-  G  C/G-G-D-  D  G-D-C/G-  C/G   C/G~ ~ ~   G(2x)
                          C/G     D7  G-D7-C/G-G-D7- C/G  
The hillside was a patchwork quilt
Neatly D7stitched with Gtidy C/Ghedge
             G    C/G       G    D7-D7sus4-D7  
And crumbling grey stone wall
                        G          C/G     D7  G-D7-C/G-G-D7- C/G  
The trees were bare, but Spring was near
To D7conjure up its Gendless C/Gstrings
              G   C/G    G      D7-D7sus4-D7  
Of green magic handkerchiefs
CHORUS:
Could you C/Gonly see what I've Gseen
You would C/Gsurely know what I Gmean
I C/Gthink I must have caught a glimpse of Gheaven
INSTR: G-D-G-  G  C/G-G-D-  D  G-D-C/G-  C/G   C/G~ ~ ~ G  
                    G        C/G     D7  G-D7-C/G-G-D7- C/G  
A string of diamonds formed a stream
That D7tumbled down the Gdaunting C/Gcliff
          G         C/G     G     D7-D7sus4-D7  
To sparkle bright on the beach
CHORUS:
Could you C/Gonly see what I've Gseen
You would C/Gsurely know what I Gmean
I C/Gthink I must have caught a glimpse of Gheaven
INSTR: (way too damn fast for me to catch)
BRIDGE:
C/GNewborn lambs that D7sweetly Amplayed
C/GSpeckled eggs all Gnewly laid
C/GBut for you I D7would have Amstayed
I C/Gthink I must have caught a glimpse of Gheaven
OUTRO: G-D-G-  G  C/G-G-D-  D  G-D-C/G-  C/G   C/G~ ~ ~   G(2x)

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The story behind the song

"A Glimpse Of Heaven" invites you to imagine a profound vision, a moment of seeing something so extraordinary it feels otherworldly. The simple, direct question, "Could you only see what I've seen," opens a door to this experience, suggesting a beauty or truth that transcends ordinary perception. This song comes from Strawbs, the English rock band led by Dave Cousins, known for their evolution from bluegrass to folk and progressive rock. It appeared on their 1971 album, From the Witchwood, a period when the band was exploring its distinctive sound. Playing it, you can channel the wonder and longing of someone trying to share an inexpressible revelation.

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A Glimpse Of Heaven

by Strawbs

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C/G

D7sus4

A Glimpse Of Heaven by Strawbs

# NOTE: ~ ~ ~ = walk down bass from #

# C chord to G chord on the A string #

G D G G C/G G D D G D C/G C/G C/G G

INTRO: --- --- --- ~ ~ ~ (2x)

C/G D7 G D7 C/G G D7 C/G

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The hillside was a patchwork quilt

D7 G C/G

Neatly stitched with tidy hedge

G C/G G D7 D7sus4 D7

And crumbling grey stone wall

G C/G D7 G D7 C/G G D7 C/G

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The trees were bare, but Spring was near

D7 G C/G

To conjure up its endless strings

G C/G G D7 D7sus4 D7

Of green magic handkerchiefs

CHORUS:

C/G G

Could you only see what I've seen

C/G G

You would surely know what I mean

C/G G

I think I must have caught a glimpse of heaven

G D G G C/G G D D G D C/G C/G C/G G

INSTR: --- --- --- ~ ~ ~

G C/G D7 G D7 C/G G D7 C/G

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A string of diamonds formed a stream

D7 G C/G

That tumbled down the daunting cliff

G C/G G D7 D7sus4 D7

To sparkle bright on the beach

CHORUS:

C/G G

Could you only see what I've seen

C/G G

You would surely know what I mean

C/G G

I think I must have caught a glimpse of heaven

INSTR: (way too damn fast for me to catch)

BRIDGE:

C/G D7 Am

Newborn lambs that sweetly played

C/G G

Speckled eggs all newly laid

C/G D7 Am

But for you I would have stayed

C/G G

I think I must have caught a glimpse of heaven

G D G G C/G G D D G D C/G C/G C/G G

OUTRO: --- --- --- ~ ~ ~ (2x)

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