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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · D · B
A classic Grateful Dead song celebrating awakening and connection to the natural world. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play the chord shapes for C, G, Am, and F to match the original recording’s key of E. For true open chords in E, play as written.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
Right outside the lazy gate
A E B
Underneath the leaves we wait
A
Right outside the lazy gate
E B E
Underneath the leaves we wait
A E B E
Said we waited for the sun up in the east
A E B E
Said we waited for the sun up in the east
A E B
Sleep in the stars, don’t you cry
E A
Dry your eyes on the wind
E B E
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Verse 2
E
There comes a redeemer, and he slowly too fades away
A E B E
There follows his wagon down the road
A
There comes a redeemer, and he slowly too fades away
E B E A
There follows his wagon down the road
E B E
Wherever he goes, the people all complain
A E B
Wherever he goes, the people all complain
A E B E
Sighin’ look in, look for a sign from the sky
A
Tossin’ and turnin’
E B E
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Bridge
A
Sometimes we live no particular way but our own
E
Sometimes we visit your country and live in your home
A
Sometimes we ride on your horses, sometimes we walk alone
E
Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own
Verse 3
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A E B E
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
A
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
E B E A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
E B E
La la la la la la la la
A E B
La la la la la la la la
E B E
La la la la la la la la
A E B
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Practice tip: The chord progression between E, A, and B is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics. The “la la la” outro sections are great for working on your strumming rhythm.
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · D · B
A classic Grateful Dead song celebrating awakening and connection to the natural world. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play the chord shapes for C, G, Am, and F to match the original recording’s key of E. For true open chords in E, play as written.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
Right outside the lazy gate
A E B
Underneath the leaves we wait
A
Right outside the lazy gate
E B E
Underneath the leaves we wait
A E B E
Said we waited for the sun up in the east
A E B E
Said we waited for the sun up in the east
A E B
Sleep in the stars, don’t you cry
E A
Dry your eyes on the wind
E B E
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Verse 2
E
There comes a redeemer, and he slowly too fades away
A E B E
There follows his wagon down the road
A
There comes a redeemer, and he slowly too fades away
E B E A
There follows his wagon down the road
E B E
Wherever he goes, the people all complain
A E B
Wherever he goes, the people all complain
A E B E
Sighin’ look in, look for a sign from the sky
A
Tossin’ and turnin’
E B E
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Bridge
A
Sometimes we live no particular way but our own
E
Sometimes we visit your country and live in your home
A
Sometimes we ride on your horses, sometimes we walk alone
E
Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own
Verse 3
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A E B E
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
A
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
E B E A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
E B E
La la la la la la la la
A E B
La la la la la la la la
E B E
La la la la la la la la
A E B
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Practice tip: The chord progression between E, A, and B is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics. The “la la la” outro sections are great for working on your strumming rhythm.
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · D · B
A classic Grateful Dead song celebrating awakening and connection to the natural world. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play the chord shapes for C, G, Am, and F to match the original recording’s key of E. For true open chords in E, play as written.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
Right outside the lazy gate
A E B
Underneath the leaves we wait
A
Right outside the lazy gate
E B E
Underneath the leaves we wait
A E B E
Said we waited for the sun up in the east
A E B E
Said we waited for the sun up in the east
A E B
Sleep in the stars, don’t you cry
E A
Dry your eyes on the wind
E B E
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Verse 2
E
There comes a redeemer, and he slowly too fades away
A E B E
There follows his wagon down the road
A
There comes a redeemer, and he slowly too fades away
E B E A
There follows his wagon down the road
E B E
Wherever he goes, the people all complain
A E B
Wherever he goes, the people all complain
A E B E
Sighin’ look in, look for a sign from the sky
A
Tossin’ and turnin’
E B E
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Bridge
A
Sometimes we live no particular way but our own
E
Sometimes we visit your country and live in your home
A
Sometimes we ride on your horses, sometimes we walk alone
E
Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own
Verse 3
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A E B E
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
A
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
E B E A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
E B E
La la la la la la la la
A E B
La la la la la la la la
E B E
La la la la la la la la
A E B
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Practice tip: The chord progression between E, A, and B is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics. The “la la la” outro sections are great for working on your strumming rhythm.
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · D · B
A classic Grateful Dead song celebrating awakening and connection to the natural world. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play the chord shapes for C, G, Am, and F to match the original recording’s key of E. For true open chords in E, play as written.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
Right outside the lazy gate
A E B
Underneath the leaves we wait
A
Right outside the lazy gate
E B E
Underneath the leaves we wait
A E B E
Said we waited for the sun up in the east
A E B E
Said we waited for the sun up in the east
A E B
Sleep in the stars, don’t you cry
E A
Dry your eyes on the wind
E B E
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Verse 2
E
There comes a redeemer, and he slowly too fades away
A E B E
There follows his wagon down the road
A
There comes a redeemer, and he slowly too fades away
E B E A
There follows his wagon down the road
E B E
Wherever he goes, the people all complain
A E B
Wherever he goes, the people all complain
A E B E
Sighin’ look in, look for a sign from the sky
A
Tossin’ and turnin’
E B E
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Bridge
A
Sometimes we live no particular way but our own
E
Sometimes we visit your country and live in your home
A
Sometimes we ride on your horses, sometimes we walk alone
E
Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own
Verse 3
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A E B E
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
A
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
E B E A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
E B E
La la la la la la la la
A E B
La la la la la la la la
E B E
La la la la la la la la
A E B
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Practice tip: The chord progression between E, A, and B is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics. The “la la la” outro sections are great for working on your strumming rhythm.
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · D · B
A classic Grateful Dead song celebrating awakening and connection to the natural world. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play the chord shapes for C, G, Am, and F to match the original recording’s key of E. For true open chords in E, play as written.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
Right outside the lazy gate
A E B
Underneath the leaves we wait
A
Right outside the lazy gate
E B E
Underneath the leaves we wait
A E B E
Said we waited for the sun up in the east
A E B E
Said we waited for the sun up in the east
A E B
Sleep in the stars, don’t you cry
E A
Dry your eyes on the wind
E B E
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Verse 2
E
There comes a redeemer, and he slowly too fades away
A E B E
There follows his wagon down the road
A
There comes a redeemer, and he slowly too fades away
E B E A
There follows his wagon down the road
E B E
Wherever he goes, the people all complain
A E B
Wherever he goes, the people all complain
A E B E
Sighin’ look in, look for a sign from the sky
A
Tossin’ and turnin’
E B E
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Bridge
A
Sometimes we live no particular way but our own
E
Sometimes we visit your country and live in your home
A
Sometimes we ride on your horses, sometimes we walk alone
E
Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own
Verse 3
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A E B E
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
A
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
E B E A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
E B E
La la la la la la la la
A E B
La la la la la la la la
E B E
La la la la la la la la
A E B
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Practice tip: The chord progression between E, A, and B is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics. The “la la la” outro sections are great for working on your strumming rhythm.
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · D · B
A classic Grateful Dead song celebrating awakening and connection to the natural world. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play the chord shapes for C, G, Am, and F to match the original recording’s key of E. For true open chords in E, play as written.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
Right outside the lazy gate
A E B
Underneath the leaves we wait
A
Right outside the lazy gate
E B E
Underneath the leaves we wait
A E B E
Said we waited for the sun up in the east
A E B E
Said we waited for the sun up in the east
A E B
Sleep in the stars, don’t you cry
E A
Dry your eyes on the wind
E B E
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Verse 2
E
There comes a redeemer, and he slowly too fades away
A E B E
There follows his wagon down the road
A
There comes a redeemer, and he slowly too fades away
E B E A
There follows his wagon down the road
E B E
Wherever he goes, the people all complain
A E B
Wherever he goes, the people all complain
A E B E
Sighin’ look in, look for a sign from the sky
A
Tossin’ and turnin’
E B E
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Bridge
A
Sometimes we live no particular way but our own
E
Sometimes we visit your country and live in your home
A
Sometimes we ride on your horses, sometimes we walk alone
E
Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own
Verse 3
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A E B E
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
A
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
E B E A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
E B E
La la la la la la la la
A E B
La la la la la la la la
E B E
La la la la la la la la
A E B
La la la la la la la la
Chorus
E
Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world
A
The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own
E
Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings
A
But the heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own
Practice tip: The chord progression between E, A, and B is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics. The “la la la” outro sections are great for working on your strumming rhythm.