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Houses Judy Collins
GYou have many houses, C9one for every Dseason
GMountains in your windows, C9violets in your Dhand
Em7Through your English meadows your C9blue-eyed horses Dwander
C9You're in Colorado for the Dspring
GWhen the winter finds you, C9you fly to where it's Dsummer
GRooms that face the ocean, C9moonlight on your Dbed
Em7Mermaids swift as dolphins C9paint the air with Ddiamonds
C9You are like a seagull as you Dsaid
CWhy do you fly bright feathered sometimes in my Gdreams?
BbThe shadows of your wings Cfall over my face
BbI can feel no air, CI can find no peace
BbBrides in black ribbons, Cwitches in white
BbFly in through windows, Cfly out through the Gnight
CWhy do I think I'm dying sometimes in my Gdreams
BbI see myself a child rCunning through the trees
BbSearching for myself, Clooking for my life
BbLooking everywhere Ccrawling on my knees
Bb   Cg
I cannot see the leaves, I cannot see the light
Em7Then I see you walking jDust beyond the forest
Em7Walking very quickly, Dwalking by yourself
Em7Your shoes are silver, Dyour coat is made of velvet
Em7Your eyes are shining, Dyour voice is sweet and clear
C"Come on", you say, "Come with me, DI'm going to the castle"
CAll the bells are ringing, Dthe weddings have begun
CBut I can only stand here, DI cannot move to follow
CI'm burning in the shadows and C9freezing in the Dsun
GThere are people with you C9living in your Dhouses
GPeople from your childhood who C9remember how you Dwere
Em7You were always flying, niC9ghtingale of soDrry
C9Singing bird with Drainbows on your Cwings
This one was a bear to work out sometimes the chords I intend don't show properly there should be no barre
chords in this the C9 should be index finger on d at 2nd fret middle A at 3rd and ring b at 3rgd fret
All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

Judy Collins is celebrated for her wide-ranging musical tastes, encompassing folk, country, show tunes, and pop, alongside her clear vocal style. While the song "Houses" is attributed to her, it appears on her album Judith. Playing this song can evoke a sense of introspection, perhaps exploring the quiet stories held within the walls of our lives.

AI-written from these sources:Judy Collins — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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About Houses Chords by Judy Collins

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