The Carter Family- Bury me under the Weeping Willow Tree. Chords

Tempo:
116.95 bpm
Chords used:

B

F#

E

G#m

Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
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The Carter Family- Bury me under the Weeping Willow Tree. chords
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[B] My heart is sad [E] and I'm in sorrow [B] for the only one [F#] I love.
[B] When shall I see [E] him, oh no never [B] till I meet him [F#] in heaven [B] above.
Oh bear me [E] under the weeping willow, [B] yes under [F#] the weeping willow tree.
[B] Though he may know [E] where I am sleeping [B] and perhaps [F#] he will [B] weep over me.
They told me then [E] he did not love me [B] I could not believe [F#] it was true.
[B] Until an angel [E] softly whispered [B] he is [F#] proving untrue [B] to you.
Oh bear me under [E] the weeping willow, [B] yes under the [F#] weeping willow tree.
[B] Though he may know [G#m] where I am sleeping and [B] perhaps he [F#] will weep [B] over me.
[E] [B]
[F#] [B]
[E] [B] [F#]
[B]
Tomorrow was [E] our wedding day but [B] oh Lord don't [F#] worry a thing.
[B] He's gone to speak [E] him another bride [B] and he cares [F#] no more [B] for me.
Oh bear me [E] under the weeping willow, [B] yes under the weeping [F#] willow tree.
[B] Though he may know [E] where I am [B] sleeping and perhaps he [F#] will [B] weep over me.
[E] [B]
[F#] [B]
[E] [B]
[F#] [B]
[E] [B]
[F#] [B]
[G#m] [B]
[F#] [B] Oh bear me [E] under the weeping willow, [B] yes under the [F#] weeping willow tree.
[B] Though he may know [E] where I am sleeping [B] and perhaps [F#] he will weep [B] over me.
Key:  
B
12341112
F#
134211112
E
2311
G#m
123111114
B
12341112
F#
134211112
E
2311
G#m
123111114
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To learn The Original Carter Family - Bury Me Under The Weeping Willow Tree chords, these are the chords to practise in sequence: B, F#, B, E and B. Start with a comfortable 58 BPM and as you become proficient, aim for the song's BPM of 117. Considering the song's key of C Minor, position your capo to suit your vocal and chord preferences.

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[B] _ _ _ _ _ My heart is sad [E] and I'm in sorrow [B] for the only one [F#] I love. _
[B] When shall I see [E] him, oh no never [B] till I meet him [F#] in heaven [B] above. _
Oh bear me [E] under the weeping willow, [B] yes under [F#] the weeping willow tree.
[B] Though he may know [E] where I am sleeping [B] and perhaps [F#] he will [B] weep over me.
They told me then [E] he did not love me [B] I could not believe [F#] it was true.
[B] Until an angel [E] _ softly whispered [B] he is [F#] proving untrue [B] to _ _ you.
Oh bear me under [E] the weeping willow, [B] yes under the [F#] weeping willow tree.
_ [B] Though he may know [G#m] where I am sleeping and [B] perhaps he [F#] will weep [B] over me. _ _ _
_ _ [E] _ _ _ _ [B] _ _
_ _ [F#] _ _ _ _ [B] _ _
_ _ [E] _ _ _ _ [B] _ [F#] _
_ [B] _ _ _ _ _ _
Tomorrow was [E] our wedding day but [B] oh Lord don't [F#] worry a thing.
[B] He's gone to speak [E] him another bride [B] and he cares [F#] no more [B] for me.
Oh bear me [E] under the weeping willow, [B] yes under the weeping [F#] willow tree.
[B] Though he may know [E] where I am [B] sleeping and perhaps he [F#] will [B] weep over me. _ _
_ _ _ [E] _ _ _ [B] _ _
_ _ [F#] _ _ _ _ [B] _ _
_ _ [E] _ _ _ _ [B] _ _
[F#] _ _ [B] _ _ _ _ _ _
_ [E] _ _ _ _ _ [B] _ _
_ _ [F#] _ _ _ _ [B] _ _
_ _ [G#m] _ _ _ _ [B] _ _
[F#] _ _ [B] _ _ _ Oh bear me [E] under the weeping willow, [B] yes under the [F#] weeping willow tree.
_ [B] Though he may know [E] where I am sleeping [B] and perhaps [F#] he will weep [B] over me. _ _ _

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