Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

The Pine Tree

Chords

4.96 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

THE PINE TREE
AI lean my back against yGou thinkin' Dyou were an oAak
I knew the wiGnd could bent you but I cDan't believe you brAoke
Now the wind could never bGreak me only your fDalse lAove
Honey I've been trGue I swear by GDod aboAve
I thought you were a wilGlow but yDou never wept for Ame
You went roamin' in the wilGdwood like a shDip that roams the sAee
The willow tree is ficGkle and it weDeps in the morning dAew
My love is a pine tGree cause that's the only tree tDhat's trAue
If I was misGtaken then taDke my eyes awAay
You made a bed in the wilGdwood and that's whDere I saw you lAay
Honey your eyes deceived yGou it's true I touDched the groAund
But I never slGept there I neDver let my long hair doAwn mhm
Love is like a thGorn bush toDuch it and you will fiAnd
You'll prick your finGgers and leave the sweDetest flower behAind
GLove oh love oh wDhat you done to mAe
You set me a driGftin' like a ship uDpon the sAea
Yes a shGip there is I see yDou and you belong to mAe
My love is the ocGean and deeper loDve cannot bAe
Yeah well I guess I was misGtaken and woman I wDant you bAack
You never hGave left my heart now honey baby thDat's a fAact
GCome to me pine tree and we wDill never pAart
We'll pGut our roots down in each otDher's heAart
GCome to me pine tree and we wDill never pAart
We'll pGut our roots down in each otDher's heAart 

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

Johnny Cash's music often explores themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, delivered in his deep, calm bass-baritone voice. He was known for his distinctive sound, characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms, and for his rebellious spirit paired with a humble demeanor. While "The Pine Tree" isn't detailed in the provided information, playing it can evoke the somber yet resonant feeling often found in his work, perhaps reflecting on endurance or solitude.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

The Pine Tree

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

THE PINE TREE

A G D A

I lean my back against you thinkin' you were an oak

G D A

I knew the wind could bent you but I can't believe you broke

G D A

Now the wind could never break me only your false love

G D A

Honey I've been true I swear by God above

G D A

I thought you were a willow but you never wept for me

G D A

You went roamin' in the wildwood like a ship that roams the see

G D A

The willow tree is fickle and it weeps in the morning dew

G D A

My love is a pine tree cause that's the only tree that's true

G D A

If I was mistaken then take my eyes away

G D A

You made a bed in the wildwood and that's where I saw you lay

G D A

Honey your eyes deceived you it's true I touched the ground

G D A

But I never slept there I never let my long hair down mhm

G D A

Love is like a thorn bush touch it and you will find

G D A

You'll prick your fingers and leave the sweetest flower behind

G D A

Love oh love oh what you done to me

G D A

You set me a driftin' like a ship upon the sea

G D A

Yes a ship there is I see you and you belong to me

G D A

My love is the ocean and deeper love cannot be

G D A

Yeah well I guess I was mistaken and woman I want you back

G D A

You never have left my heart now honey baby that's a fact

G D A

Come to me pine tree and we will never part

G D A

We'll put our roots down in each other's heart

G D A

Come to me pine tree and we will never part

G D A

We'll put our roots down in each other's heart

About The Pine Tree Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play The Pine Tree by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Pine Tree chords”, “The Pine Tree guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash The Pine Tree 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 Pine Tree chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Pine Tree lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, G, D.

FAQ — The Pine Tree by Johnny Cash

How do I play "The Pine Tree" by Johnny Cash on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Pine Tree" by Johnny Cash on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "The Pine Tree" by Johnny Cash free?

Yes. The chords for "The Pine Tree" by Johnny Cash are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Pine Tree" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "The Pine Tree" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Pine Tree"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "The Pine Tree" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "The Pine Tree" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Pine Tree" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "The Pine Tree" in?

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