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Don McLean - Winterwood
INTRO:
A
No one can take your place with me
And time has proven that I'm E7right
There's no place I'd rather be
Than at your place for the Anight
No time can pass your sight unseen
No moment steals away unE7found
Lifetime lived in such a dream
Floats like a Afeather to the ground
CHORUS:
 DAnd for the C#7first time I've been sF#meeing
The Dthings I'd never Anoticed without E7you
 DAnd for the C#7first time I'm discF#movering
The Dthings I used to Atreasure aE7bout you
A
The birds like leaves on Winterwood
Sing hopeful songs on dismal E7days
They've learned to live life as they should
They are at peace with Nature's Aways
You are as natural as the night
And all that springs from you is E7good
And the children born beneath your light
Are like the birds on WinterAwood
CHORUS:
 DAnd for the C#7first time I've been sF#meeing
The Dthings I'd never Anoticed without E7you
 DAnd for the C#7first time I'm discF#movering
The Dthings I used to Atreasure aE7bout youA  

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The story behind the song

"Winterwood" is a song from Don McLean's album American Pie, released in 1971. McLean is known as the "American Troubadour" for his folk rock style, and this song fits into his world of storytelling. While he's famous for hits like "American Pie" and "Vincent," McLean's music often explores a range of genres, including easy listening and country. This song, with its evocative title, brings to mind a sense of quiet reflection and natural imagery.

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Winterwood

by Don McLean

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C#7

F#m

Don McLean - Winterwood

INTRO:

No one can take your place with me

And time has proven that I'm right

There's no place I'd rather be

Than at your place for the night

No time can pass your sight unseen

No moment steals away unfound

Lifetime lived in such a dream

Floats like a feather to the ground

CHORUS:

D C#7 F#m

And for the first time I've been seeing

D A E7

The things I'd never noticed without you

D C#7 F#m

And for the first time I'm discovering

D A E7

The things I used to treasure about you

The birds like leaves on Winterwood

Sing hopeful songs on dismal days

They've learned to live life as they should

They are at peace with Nature's ways

You are as natural as the night

And all that springs from you is good

And the children born beneath your light

Are like the birds on Winterwood

CHORUS:

D C#7 F#m

And for the first time I've been seeing

D A E7

The things I'd never noticed without you

D C#7 F#m

And for the first time I'm discovering

D A E7 A

The things I used to treasure about you

About Winterwood Chords by Don McLean

Learn how to play Winterwood by Don McLean with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Winterwood chords”, “Winterwood guitar chords”, or “Don McLean Winterwood 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 Winterwood chords and for experienced players who want accurate Winterwood lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E7, D, C#7, F#m.

FAQ — Winterwood by Don McLean

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Is "Winterwood" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Winterwood" by Don McLean with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Don McLean below.

What key is "Winterwood" in?

The chords for "Winterwood" show the original chord names (including A, E7, D, C#7, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.