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The Grass Is Blue

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(note: so I wanted to play this one the other day and I noticed there are only cover versions. 
So here it is the original version by Dolly)
CI've had to think up a way to survive 
Since Fyou said it's over 
Told me goodbCye 
CI just can't make it one day without you 
FUnless I pretend that the Gopposite's Ctrue 
AmRivers flow Gbackwards 
FValleys are Chigh 
FMountains are level 
Truth is a Clie 
AmI'm perfectly Gfine 
And FI don't miss Cyou 
The Fsky is green 
And the Ggrass is Cblue 
Am  Em  F  C  Am  G  F  G
How Cmuch can a heart and a troubled mind take 
FWhere is that fine line before it all Cbreaks 
Can one end their sorrow just Ccross over it 
And Finto that realm of Ginsanity's Cbliss 
There's Amsnow in the Gtropics 
There's Fice on the Csun 
It's Fhot in the Arctic 
And crying is Cfun 
And AmI'm happy Gnow 
FAnd I'm glad we're tChrough 
And the Fsky is green 
And the Ggrass is Cblue 
And the Amrivers flow Gbackwards 
And Fmy tears are Cdry 
FSwans hate the water 
And eagles can't Cfly 
AmBut I'm alright Gnow 
Now that FI'm over Cyou 
And the Fsky is green 
And the Ggrass is Amblue 
And FI don't love you 
And the Ggrass is Amblue 

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The story behind the song

This song, appearing on the album The Grass Is Blue, showcases Dolly Parton's deep roots in country music. As a prolific songwriter who penned over 3,000 songs, including many iconic hits, Parton's work often explores themes of love, hardship, and resilience. Playing this song, you connect with the artistry of a performer known for her powerful storytelling and heartfelt delivery, bringing to life the emotional core of her music. It plays like a raw, honest expression of profound sadness.

AI-written from these sources:Dolly Parton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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The Grass Is Blue

by Dolly Parton

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(note: so I wanted to play this one the other day and I noticed there are only cover versions.

So here it is the original version by Dolly)

I've had to think up a way to survive

Since you said it's over

Told me goodbye

I just can't make it one day without you

F G C

Unless I pretend that the opposite's true

Am G

Rivers flow backwards

F C

Valleys are high

Mountains are level

Truth is a lie

Am G

I'm perfectly fine

F C

And I don't miss you

The sky is green

G C

And the grass is blue

Am Em F C Am G F G

How much can a heart and a troubled mind take

F C

Where is that fine line before it all breaks

Can one end their sorrow just cross over it

F G C

And into that realm of insanity's bliss

Am G

There's snow in the tropics

F C

There's ice on the sun

It's hot in the Arctic

And crying is fun

Am G

And I'm happy now

F C

And I'm glad we're through

And the sky is green

G C

And the grass is blue

Am G

And the rivers flow backwards

F C

And my tears are dry

Swans hate the water

And eagles can't fly

Am G

But I'm alright now

F C

Now that I'm over you

And the sky is green

G Am

And the grass is blue

And I don't love you

G Am

And the grass is blue

About The Grass Is Blue Chords by Dolly Parton

Learn how to play The Grass Is Blue by Dolly Parton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Grass Is Blue chords”, “The Grass Is Blue guitar chords”, or “Dolly Parton The Grass Is Blue 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 The Grass Is Blue chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Grass Is Blue lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G, Am, Em.

FAQ — The Grass Is Blue by Dolly Parton

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Can I transpose "The Grass Is Blue" to a different key?

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Is "The Grass Is Blue" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Grass Is Blue" by Dolly Parton with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dolly Parton below.

What key is "The Grass Is Blue" in?

The chords for "The Grass Is Blue" show the original chord names (including C, F, G, Am, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.