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Spring

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SONG:   SPRING
ARTIST: TRACY CHAPMAN
TAB BY: DON CZARSKI
EMAIL:  GUITARZAN7@HOTMAIL.COM
                          SPRING
                       TRACY CHAPMAN
INTRO:
   Cm                        Ab        Bb        Cm
E -3----3--6--3--------------4---------6---------3--------
B -4--6----------6--4---4----4---4-----6---6-----4--4--4--
G -5----------------------5--5---------7---------5----5---
D -5-------------------------6---------8---------5-------- 
A -3-------------------------6-----6---8-----8---3--------
E -3-------------------------4---------6---------3--------
   Cm                        Ab        Bb        Cm
E -3----3--6--3--------------4---------6---------3--------
B -4--6----------6--4---4----4---4-----6---6-----4--4--4--
G -5----------------------5--5---------7---------5----5---
D -5-------------------------6---------8---------5-------- 
A -3-------------------------6-----6---8-----8---3--------
E -3-------------------------4---------6---------3--------
VERSE:
  Cm
There's a cloud, there's a cloud
   Ab       Bb   Cm
A blue sky darkening
      Cm
That veils the light, of the sun
Ab       Bb       Cm
And foretells the rain
      Cm
But there's a bird, there are birds
     Ab       Bb Cm
And some are singing
CHORUS:
         Cm
To greet every new day that may come
 Ab       Bb        Cm
Like the first of spring
INSTRUMENTAL:
   Cm                        Ab        Bb        Cm
E -3----3--6--3--------------4---------6---------3--------
B -4--6----------6--4---4----4---4-----6---6-----4--4--4--
G -5----------------------5--5---------7---------5----5---
D -5-------------------------6---------8---------5-------- 
A -3-------------------------6-----6---8-----8---3--------
E -3-------------------------4---------6---------3--------
   Cm                        Ab        Bb        Cm
E -3----3--6--3--------------4---------6---------3--------
B -4--6----------6--4---4----4---4-----6---6-----4--4--4--
G -5----------------------5--5---------7---------5----5---
D -5-------------------------6---------8---------5-------- 
A -3-------------------------6-----6---8-----8---3--------
E -3-------------------------4---------6---------3--------
VERSE:
Cm
It is cold, it is cold
     Ab       Bb Cm
I've had the feeling
Cm
At the heart and in the core
     Ab      Bb    Cm
The roots of all things
      Cm
But there's a bud, there's a bulb
    Ab      Bb  Cm
It will be blooming
CHORUS:
         Cm
To greet every new day that may come
 Ab       Bb        Cm
Like the first of spring
BREAK:
   Cm
E ------3--6--3--------------
B -4--6----------6--4---4----
G ------------------------5--
D --------------------------- 
A ---------------------------
E ---------------------------
 Ab   Bb Cm
Sprin-in-ing
   Cm
E ------3--6--3--------------
B -4--6----------6--4---4----
G ------------------------5--
D --------------------------- 
A ---------------------------
E ---------------------------
 Ab   Bb Cm
Sprin-in-ing
VERSE:
Cm
It is late, it is late
   Ab       Bb Cm
As I watch waiting
Cm
It will go, come turn away
     Ab   Bb Cm
The cycle cycling
  Cm
There's a face with new eyes
   Ab  Bb Cm
A baby crying
CHORUS:
             Cm
Who'll greet every new day that may come
 Ab       Bb        Cm
Like the first of spring
OUTRO:
   Cm
E ------3--6--3--------------
B -4--6----------6--4---4----
G ------------------------5--
D --------------------------- 
A ---------------------------
E ---------------------------
 Ab       Bb        Cm
Like the first of spring
   Cm
E ------3--6--3--------------
B -4--6----------6--4---4----
G ------------------------5--
D --------------------------- 
A ---------------------------
E ---------------------------
 Ab       Bb        Cm
Like the first of spring
   Cm
E ------3--6--3--------------
B -4--6----------6--4---4----
G ------------------------5--
D --------------------------- 
A ---------------------------
E ---------------------------
 Ab       Bb        Cm
Like the first of spring

Spring chords and lyrics

Free chords for Spring by Tracy Chapman. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

SONG:   SPRING
ARTIST: TRACY CHAPMAN
TAB BY: DON CZARSKI
EMAIL:  GUITARZAN7@HOTMAIL.COM
                          SPRING
                       TRACY CHAPMAN
INTRO:
VERSE:
CHORUS:
VERSE:
CHORUS:
VERSE:
CHORUS:

Spring Chords by Tracy Chapman

Learn how to play Spring by Tracy Chapman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Spring chords”, “Spring guitar chords”, or “Tracy Chapman Spring 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 chords and for experienced players who want accurate Spring lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, Ab, Bb, E, B, G.

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

Is "Spring" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Spring" in?

The chords for "Spring" show the original chord names (including Cm, Ab, Bb, E, B, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.