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Approaching Lavender

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Gadd11: 320013
Cmaj7:  032000 
C                Cmaj7          C7               F
If you'd like to spend the afternoon approaching lavender
       Fm                 C
You'll feel just fine but one thing's sure
                    Gadd11
You'll never be the same
C                Cmaj7            C7            F
If you'd like to try your hand at understanding lavender
Fm               C
Then you must be very sure
                   Gadd11
That life is not a game
C              Cmaj7            C7              F
You might even learn a thing or two approaching lavender
       Fm           C
You'll soon be on a one night tour
                    Gadd11
Forgetting your own name
C                Cmaj7          C7            F
You won't need a reason just to be alone with lavender
Fm               C
For the light so warm and pure
                     Gadd11
Will draw you like a flame
C  Bb  F  C  Bb  F
    C              Cmaj7                C7               F
The colors that surround you there will be the shade of lavender
Fm              C
Shadows dancing everywhere
                    Gadd11
Like flowers in the rain
C                  Cmaj7                  C7            F
You will find your tongue's on fire while lying next to lavender
         Fm              C
With the words you never spoke before
                      Gadd11
And could not speak again
C         Cmaj7     C7             F
Oh sweet lavender I understand you perfectly
      Fm             C
There is no way that I can see you
              Gadd11
Living by yourself
C         Cmaj7     C7               F
Oh sweet lavendar I must be with you constantly
     Fm                C
Your presence means so much to me
                      Gadd11
Much more that life itself
C  Bb  F  C  Bb F
C         Cmaj7       C7             F
Oh sweet lavender as fragrant as the name you bear
       Fm             C
Please cast away the clothes you wear
                      Gadd11
And give your love to me
C         Cmaj7        C7                F
Oh sweet lavender your smile is like the golden sun
    Fm              C
I'd love to see you laugh and run
                Gadd11
As naked as the sea
C  Bb  F  C  Bb  F  C  Bb  F
C                Cmaj7          C7               F
If you'd like to spend the afternoon approaching lavender
      Fm              C
Don't try and get the best of her
                       Gadd11
She will not share the blame
C                Cmaj7            C7             F
If you'd like to try your hand at understanding lavender
Fm               C
Then you must be very sure
                   Gadd11
That life is not a game
            Gadd11
There is no shame
C  Bb  F  C  Bb  F  C  Bb  F  C

Approaching Lavender chords and lyrics

Free chords for Approaching Lavender by Gordon Lightfoot. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Gadd11: 320013
Cmaj7:  032000 
C  Bb  F  C  Bb  F
C  Bb  F  C  Bb F
C  Bb  F  C  Bb  F  C  Bb  F
C  Bb  F  C  Bb  F  C  Bb  F  C

Approaching Lavender Chords by Gordon Lightfoot

Learn how to play Approaching Lavender by Gordon Lightfoot with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Approaching Lavender chords”, “Approaching Lavender guitar chords”, or “Gordon Lightfoot Approaching Lavender 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 Approaching Lavender chords and for experienced players who want accurate Approaching Lavender lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Cmaj7, C7, F, Fm, Gadd11.

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Is "Approaching Lavender" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Approaching Lavender" in?

The chords for "Approaching Lavender" show the original chord names (including C, Cmaj7, C7, F, Fm, Gadd11). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.