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Washington Lilacs

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[Chords]
   G320030
   Cx32030
  Em022030
   Dxx0230
[Intro]
G  G  G  G
Cadd9  Cadd9  G  G
D  Cadd9  G  G
[Verse 1]
GYou look like you've been through hell
Came back Cadd9clean on the other Gside
GOh, I know I didn't treat you well
You'll be treated like a Cadd9queen toGnight
[Chorus]
So Emdarling, won't you Glie back and just Cadd9let an old flame warm you
I Emknow I'm not the Gsame me and Lord Cadd9knows you're not the old you
So Embabe, just pack your Gthings and I Cadd9swear that we won't come back
EmYou're about as Gpretty as those Cadd9Washington lilacs
[Instrumental]
G  G  G  G
Cadd9  Cadd9  G  G
D  Cadd9  G  G
[Verse 2]
GI roll up with a killer in my hand
and I'll never Cadd9claim to be better than GI am
GYou look like a killer in that dress
so I guess my Cadd9aim is to be your Gman
[Chorus]
So Emdarling, won't you Glie back and just Cadd9let an old flame warm you
I Emknow I'm not the Gsame me and Lord Cadd9knows you're not the old you
So Embabe, just pack your Gthings and I Cadd9swear that we won't come back
EmYou're about as pGretty as those Cadd9Washington lilacs
G
[Chorus]
So Emdarling, won't you Glie back and just Cadd9let an old flame warm you
I Emknow I'm not the Gsame me and Lord Cadd9knows you're not the old you
So Embabe, just pack your Gthings and I Cadd9swear that we won't come back
EmYou're about as Gpretty as those Cadd9Washington lilacs
G

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The story behind the song

Zach Bryan is an American singer-songwriter known for his self-produced studio albums. "Washington Lilacs" appears on his 2020 album Elisabeth. The song, like much of his work, likely carries a raw, heartfelt quality, inviting the listener to connect with a sense of place and memory.

AI-written from these sources:Zach Bryan — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Washington Lilacs

by Zach Bryan

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cadd9

[Chords]

320030

x32030

022030

xx0230

[Intro]

G G G G

Cadd9 Cadd9 G G

D Cadd9 G G

[Verse 1]

You look like you've been through hell

Cadd9 G

Came back clean on the other side

Oh, I know I didn't treat you well

Cadd9 G

You'll be treated like a queen tonight

[Chorus]

Em G Cadd9

So darling, won't you lie back and just let an old flame warm you

Em G Cadd9

I know I'm not the same me and Lord knows you're not the old you

Em G Cadd9

So babe, just pack your things and I swear that we won't come back

Em G Cadd9

You're about as pretty as those Washington lilacs

[Instrumental]

G G G G

Cadd9 Cadd9 G G

D Cadd9 G G

[Verse 2]

I roll up with a killer in my hand

Cadd9 G

and I'll never claim to be better than I am

You look like a killer in that dress

Cadd9 G

so I guess my aim is to be your man

[Chorus]

Em G Cadd9

So darling, won't you lie back and just let an old flame warm you

Em G Cadd9

I know I'm not the same me and Lord knows you're not the old you

Em G Cadd9

So babe, just pack your things and I swear that we won't come back

Em G Cadd9

You're about as pretty as those Washington lilacs

[Chorus]

Em G Cadd9

So darling, won't you lie back and just let an old flame warm you

Em G Cadd9

I know I'm not the same me and Lord knows you're not the old you

Em G Cadd9

So babe, just pack your things and I swear that we won't come back

Em G Cadd9

You're about as pretty as those Washington lilacs

About Washington Lilacs Chords by Zach Bryan

Learn how to play Washington Lilacs by Zach Bryan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Washington Lilacs chords”, “Washington Lilacs guitar chords”, or “Zach Bryan Washington Lilacs 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 Washington Lilacs chords and for experienced players who want accurate Washington Lilacs lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, Em, D, Cadd9.

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The chords for "Washington Lilacs" show the original chord names (including G, C, Em, D, Cadd9). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.