Now playing

Old Oak

Chords

4.53 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
GMorning stories
G/BTurn a page another day’Cs begun
GSilly voices
G/BBring to life the characCters you want
[Pre-chorus 1]
AmWhen you sDmile
GIt's like my bitter world will be fine for a wChile
AmAnd when you laugh DI come alive
[Chorus 1]
CI'll be that G/Bold oak tree
EmWho's branches will hold you while you swiGng
CI'll be that G/Bmountain peak
EmThat you can stand upon and watch the Gworld beneath
COh my child oEmh my child oh my Gson
COh my child oEmh my child you aGre loved
[Verse 2]
GFreeze frames take me
G/BBack to yesterdCay when you were sGmall
GI will always
G/BBe right there to caCtch you when you fGall
[Pre-chorus 2]
AmAnd when you cDry
GI’ll pick you up and hold you close til it’s aClright
AmThen when you smile
DI come alive
[Chorus]
CI'll be that G/Bold oak tree
EmWho's branches will hold you while you swiGng
CI'll be that G/Bmountain peak
EmThat you can stand upon and watch the Gworld beneath
COh my child oEmh my child oh my Gson
COh my child oEmh my child you aGre loved
Ending
AmAnd as you grDow
GYou will always have a place to call your Chome
AmBeneath the branch of this old oDak.

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Old Oak

by Roland Lewis

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G/B

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Morning stories

G/B C

Turn a page another day’s begun

Silly voices

G/B C

Bring to life the characters you want

[Pre-chorus 1]

Am D

When you smile

G C

It's like my bitter world will be fine for a while

Am D

And when you laugh I come alive

[Chorus 1]

C G/B

I'll be that old oak tree

Em G

Who's branches will hold you while you swing

C G/B

I'll be that mountain peak

Em G

That you can stand upon and watch the world beneath

C Em G

Oh my child oh my child oh my son

C Em G

Oh my child oh my child you are loved

[Verse 2]

Freeze frames take me

G/B C G

Back to yesterday when you were small

I will always

G/B C G

Be right there to catch you when you fall

[Pre-chorus 2]

Am D

And when you cry

G C

I’ll pick you up and hold you close til it’s alright

Then when you smile

I come alive

[Chorus]

C G/B

I'll be that old oak tree

Em G

Who's branches will hold you while you swing

C G/B

I'll be that mountain peak

Em G

That you can stand upon and watch the world beneath

C Em G

Oh my child oh my child oh my son

C Em G

Oh my child oh my child you are loved

Ending

Am D

And as you grow

G C

You will always have a place to call your home

Am D

Beneath the branch of this old oak.

About Old Oak Chords by Roland Lewis

Learn how to play Old Oak by Roland Lewis with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Old Oak chords”, “Old Oak guitar chords”, or “Roland Lewis Old Oak 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 Old Oak chords and for experienced players who want accurate Old Oak lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, G/B, C, Am, D, Em.

FAQ — Old Oak by Roland Lewis

How do I play "Old Oak" by Roland Lewis on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Old Oak" by Roland Lewis on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Old Oak" by Roland Lewis free?

Yes. The chords for "Old Oak" by Roland Lewis are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Old Oak" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Old Oak" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Old Oak"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Old Oak" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Old Oak" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Old Oak" by Roland Lewis with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Roland Lewis below.

What key is "Old Oak" in?

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