Big Thief - Branches: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Branches" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

 Dm           Em       F
How we would wake up warming
        G              C   F
In the morning by the kerosene
Dm          Em          F
Outside the banks were forming
        G           C   F
Like an ocean of evangeline

Chorus:
C            F
I live and dream
               C
You live and dream
         Dm            Am    F
In the branches of the evergreen

We take Betsy walking
In the back field by the lumber yard
Sammy cut worms with bare hands
And I loved him with all of my heart

Chorus:
I live and dream
You live and dream
In the branches of the evergreen
I live and dream
You live and dream
In the branches of the evergreen

Crossing the ice
And the dogs were a-howling
And you said the tram
You said the tram
You said the tram would come soon
With a breath that was flowering

Chorus:
I live and dream
You live and dream
In the branches of the evergreen
I live and dream
You live and dream
In the branches of the evergreen


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

Am

Guitar chord Am

C

Guitar chord C

Dm

Guitar chord Dm

Em

Guitar chord Em

F

Guitar chord F

G

Guitar chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Branches" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Branches" by Big Thief.