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Lilac Wine

Jeff Buckley

04:35

GmD#DAmAm7D7G#dim7CCmG

How to play Lilac Wine on guitar

Lilac Wine by Jeff Buckley uses 10 chords: Gm, D#, D, Am, Am7, D7, G#dim7, C, Cm, G. It's an advanced song that requires solid chord knowledge and quick, clean transitions.

DifficultyAdvanced
Duration04:35
Chords10
(gentle music)Gm(singing) I lost myself on a cool, damp night.D#I gave myself in that misty light. WasDhypnotized by aAmstrange delight.DUnderDa lilacGmtree. I made wine from the lilac tree.D#Put my heart in its recipe. MakesAm7me see what I want toAmsee.D7(singing) And be what I want toGmbe. (singing)G#dim7When I think more than ICwant to thinkCmor do things I neverGmshould do.G#dim7I drink much more than ICto drink.CmBecause it bringsGme back you.D
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What chords are in Lilac Wine by Jeff Buckley?

Lilac Wine by Jeff Buckley uses 10 chords: Gm, D#, D, Am, Am7, D7, G#dim7, C, Cm, G. The song features 10 different chords across its full arrangement.

Do I need a capo to play Lilac Wine by Jeff Buckley?

A capo on fret 5 is the most popular way to play Lilac Wine. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 5, you'd play Dm, A#, A, Em, Em7, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is Lilac Wine hard to play on guitar?

Lilac Wine is an advanced guitar song. It uses 10 chords including Gm, D#, D, and demands clean, quick transitions. Intermediate and advanced guitarists will find it a rewarding challenge.

Can a beginner play Lilac Wine on guitar?

Lilac Wine is better suited for intermediate or advanced players. If you're just starting out, build your chord vocabulary with simpler songs first, then return to this one as your skills develop.

How long is Lilac Wine by Jeff Buckley?

Lilac Wine by Jeff Buckley is 04:35 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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