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Spring Wind

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Standard Tuning 
Capo 1st Fret 
[Intro] (x4)
D G
[Verse 1]
I DLived awhile without Gya
  ADarn near half my Bmlife
I no lBmonger see our unbGorn children
Under yAou my unwed wife  A7  
But Gyesterday I had a visDion 
Under a tAree where we once talkBmed
Of an old Bmcouple burning their loGve letters
So that the chAildren won't be shocked A7  
[Chorus]
Love cGalls just like the wiDld birds 
  AIt's another Bmday
  BmSpring wind blew my Glist of
  CThings to do aDway 
[Instrumental] (x4)
D G
[Verse 2]
All my Dfriends are getting oGlder
  AI guess I must be tBmoo
WiBmthout their loving kinGdness
I Adon't know what I'd doA7  
Oh the wGine bottles half emDpty
  AThe money's all been sBmpent
And wBme're across between our paGrents 
AAnd hippies in a tent A7  
[Chorus]
Love cGalls just like the wiDld birds 
  AIt's another Bmday
  BmSpring wind blew my Glist of
  CThings to do aDway 
[Instrumental] (x4)
D G
[Verse 3]
In a mDucked up lovely riGver
  AI cast my little Bmfly
I lBmook at that river and I Gsmell it
AIt makes my want to cry A7  
Oh to clGean our dirty plDanet
  ANow there's a noble Bmwish
But I'm pBmutting my shoulder Gto the wheel
ACause I wanna catch some fish A7  
[Chorus/Outro]
Love Gcalls just like the wDild birds 
  AIt's another Bmday
  BmSpring wind blew my Glist of
  CThings to do ............... away D  

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The story behind the song

This song emerges from the world of Jack Johnson, an artist known for blending pop, rock, acoustic, folk, and surf rock into his unique sound. Born and raised in Hawaii, his music often carries an easygoing, natural feel. He is also deeply involved in environmentalism and sustainability, with a particular focus on ocean conservation. Playing "Spring Wind" can evoke a sense of gentle breezes and natural beauty, reflecting the artist's connection to the environment.

AI-written from these sources:Jack Johnson (musician) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Spring Wind

by Jack Johnson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Standard Tuning

Capo 1st Fret

[Intro] (x4)

D G

[Verse 1]

D G

I Lived awhile without ya

A Bm

Darn near half my life

Bm G

I no longer see our unborn children

A A7

Under you my unwed wife

G D

But yesterday I had a vision

A Bm

Under a tree where we once talked

Bm G

Of an old couple burning their love letters

A A7

So that the children won't be shocked

[Chorus]

G D

Love calls just like the wild birds

A Bm

It's another day

Bm G

Spring wind blew my list of

C D

Things to do away

[Instrumental] (x4)

D G

[Verse 2]

D G

All my friends are getting older

A Bm

I guess I must be too

Bm G

Without their loving kindness

A A7

I don't know what I'd do

G D

Oh the wine bottles half empty

A Bm

The money's all been spent

Bm G

And we're across between our parents

A A7

And hippies in a tent

[Chorus]

G D

Love calls just like the wild birds

A Bm

It's another day

Bm G

Spring wind blew my list of

C D

Things to do away

[Instrumental] (x4)

D G

[Verse 3]

D G

In a mucked up lovely river

A Bm

I cast my little fly

Bm G

I look at that river and I smell it

A A7

It makes my want to cry

G D

Oh to clean our dirty planet

A Bm

Now there's a noble wish

Bm G

But I'm putting my shoulder to the wheel

A A7

Cause I wanna catch some fish

[Chorus/Outro]

G D

Love calls just like the wild birds

A Bm

It's another day

Bm G

Spring wind blew my list of

C D

Things to do ............... away

About Spring Wind Chords by Jack Johnson

Learn how to play Spring Wind by Jack Johnson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Spring Wind chords”, “Spring Wind guitar chords”, or “Jack Johnson Spring Wind 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 Spring Wind chords and for experienced players who want accurate Spring Wind lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A, Bm, A7, C.

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