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Grantchester Meadows

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E  A/E  E
EIcy wind of A/Enight be gone. This Eis not your domain.
In the sky a A/Ebird was heard to crEy.
AMisty morning whisperings and D/Agentle stirring soundE  
Belied a A/Edeathly silence Ethat lay all around.
AHear the lark and harken Gto the barking F#mof the dog-fox Egone to ground.
ASee the splashing of the Gkingfisher F#mflashing to the Ewater.
And a Ariver of green is Gsliding unF#mseen beneath the Etrees,
ALaughing as it passes through the Gendless summer F#mmaking for the Esea.
EIn the lazy wA/Eater meadow EI lay me down.
All around me golA/Eden sunflakes Esettle on the ground.
ABasking in the sunshine of D/Aa by-gone afternoon,
EBringing sounds of A/Eyesterday inEto this city doom.
AHear the lark and harken Gto the barking F#mof the dog-fox Egone to ground.
ASee the splashing of the Gkingfisher F#mflashing to the Ewater.
And a Ariver of green is Gsliding unF#mseen beneath the Etrees,
ALaughing as it passes through the Gendless summer F#mmaking for the Esea.
EIn the lazy wA/Eater meadow EI lay me down.
All around me golA/Eden sunflakes Ecovering the ground.
ABasking in the sunshine of D/Aa by-gone afternoon,
EBringing sounds of A/Eyesterday inEto my city doom.
AHear the lark and harken Gto the barking F#mof the dog-fox Egone to ground.
ASee the splashing of the Gkingfisher F#mflashing to the Ewater.
And a Ariver of green is Gsliding unF#mseen beneath the Etrees,
ALaughing as it passes through the Gendless summer F#mmaking for the Esea.

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The story behind the song

"Grantchester Meadows" paints a pastoral and dream-like scene, evoking a sense of tranquil nature. The lyrics describe the peaceful setting of Grantchester Meadows, near where David Gilmour lived, with sounds of a skylark, a honking swan, and a buzzing fly woven into the acoustic guitar. This song, appearing on the 1969 album Ummagumma, was written and performed entirely by Roger Waters, showcasing his approach to such ballads. It plays like a sonic escape into a quiet, natural landscape, perfect for channeling a calm, reflective mood.

AI-written from these sources:Grantchester Meadows (song) — Wikipedia ↗Pink Floyd — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Grantchester Meadows

by Pink Floyd

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A/E

D/A

F#m

E A/E E

Icy wind of night be gone. This is not your domain.

A/E E

In the sky a bird was heard to cry.

A D/A E

Misty morning whisperings and gentle stirring sound

A/E E

Belied a deathly silence that lay all around.

A G F#m E

Hear the lark and harken to the barking of the dog-fox gone to ground.

A G F#m E

See the splashing of the kingfisher flashing to the water.

A G F#m E

And a river of green is sliding unseen beneath the trees,

A G F#m E

Laughing as it passes through the endless summer making for the sea.

E A/E E

In the lazy water meadow I lay me down.

A/E E

All around me golden sunflakes settle on the ground.

A D/A

Basking in the sunshine of a by-gone afternoon,

E A/E E

Bringing sounds of yesterday into this city doom.

A G F#m E

Hear the lark and harken to the barking of the dog-fox gone to ground.

A G F#m E

See the splashing of the kingfisher flashing to the water.

A G F#m E

And a river of green is sliding unseen beneath the trees,

A G F#m E

Laughing as it passes through the endless summer making for the sea.

E A/E E

In the lazy water meadow I lay me down.

A/E E

All around me golden sunflakes covering the ground.

A D/A

Basking in the sunshine of a by-gone afternoon,

E A/E E

Bringing sounds of yesterday into my city doom.

A G F#m E

Hear the lark and harken to the barking of the dog-fox gone to ground.

A G F#m E

See the splashing of the kingfisher flashing to the water.

A G F#m E

And a river of green is sliding unseen beneath the trees,

A G F#m E

Laughing as it passes through the endless summer making for the sea.

About Grantchester Meadows Chords by Pink Floyd

Learn how to play Grantchester Meadows by Pink Floyd with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Grantchester Meadows chords”, “Grantchester Meadows guitar chords”, or “Pink Floyd Grantchester Meadows 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 Grantchester Meadows chords and for experienced players who want accurate Grantchester Meadows lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A/E, A, D/A, G, F#m.

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