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Deep Forbidden Lake

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DEEP FORBIDDEN LAKE
On the Flake, the deep forbidden lake,
the old boats go gCliding by,
and the lBbeaves are falling from the trees
and landing on the lFogs and I.
See the turtles heading for the F7bog
and falling Bboff the log.Bbm  
They make the Fwater splash, 
and feeling Cno backlash,
they climb the Fsus4happy banksF.
On the boats, the old and creaky boats,
the shoreline goes gliding by,
and the wind, there was a dying breeze,
is making the banners fly.
See the colors, floating in the sky,
the pride of the captain's eye,
as he glides 
his slender craft inside
and opens up the door.
On the coast, the long and tempting coast,
the cards on the table lie,
and a speech, so eloquent in reach,
was made by a passerby,
passing by the way between
here and left behind.
And it ripples through the crowds
who run and cast their doubts
in the deep forbidden lake.
FYes, it echoes through the crowds
who rCun and cast their doubts
in the Fsus4deep forbidden lFake.Fsus4  F  

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The story behind the song

This song, appearing on Neil Young's Decade collection, captures the essence of his deeply personal songwriting. Young is known for his unique blend of folk, rock, and country, often featuring his signature high tenor voice and distinctive guitar work. "Deep Forbidden Lake" evokes a sense of mystery and introspection, inviting the player to explore a hidden, perhaps dangerous, emotional landscape. It plays like a journey into the unknown depths of feeling.

AI-written from these sources:Neil Young — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Deep Forbidden Lake

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Bbm

Fsus4

DEEP FORBIDDEN LAKE

On the lake, the deep forbidden lake,

the old boats go gliding by,

and the leaves are falling from the trees

and landing on the logs and I.

See the turtles heading for the bog

Bb Bbm

and falling off the log.

They make the water splash,

and feeling no backlash,

Fsus4 F

they climb the happy banks.

On the boats, the old and creaky boats,

the shoreline goes gliding by,

and the wind, there was a dying breeze,

is making the banners fly.

See the colors, floating in the sky,

the pride of the captain's eye,

as he glides

his slender craft inside

and opens up the door.

On the coast, the long and tempting coast,

the cards on the table lie,

and a speech, so eloquent in reach,

was made by a passerby,

passing by the way between

here and left behind.

And it ripples through the crowds

who run and cast their doubts

in the deep forbidden lake.

Yes, it echoes through the crowds

who run and cast their doubts

Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

in the deep forbidden lake.

About Deep Forbidden Lake Chords by Neil Young

Learn how to play Deep Forbidden Lake by Neil Young with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Deep Forbidden Lake chords”, “Deep Forbidden Lake guitar chords”, or “Neil Young Deep Forbidden Lake 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 Deep Forbidden Lake chords and for experienced players who want accurate Deep Forbidden Lake lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C, Bb, F7, Bbm, Fsus4.

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