Am
E
F
G
C
D7
D
G7
Weave Me The Sunshine
Peter, Paul And Mary
Peter, Paul and Mary's original "Weave Me The Sunshine" is a folk classic, celebrated for its uplifting melody and singalong chorus. The song's gentle tempo and open chord structure make it approachable for beginners.
Chord Progression and Transitions
The song uses basic open chords: Am, E, F, G, C, D, D7, and G7. Familiarize yourself with each chord shape first. Practice moving between Am, C, F, and G, as these transitions happen frequently, especially in the chorus.
Watch out for the quick changes between F and G. For easier F, try the Fmaj7 (xx3210) shape if full barre is challenging.
Strumming Pattern
A simple folk strumming pattern works well: Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up (D-D-U-U-D-U). Maintain a steady tempo, keeping your strums even and relaxed. During the chorus, you can strum slightly louder to emphasize the uplifting mood.
Additional Tips
**- Start slowly, focusing on clean chord changes.
- Use a capo if needed to match your vocal range (the chords remain the same).
- For group singing, keep the rhythm steady and encourage everyone to join the chorus.
- Listen to the original for timing and dynamics.**
With practice, you'll capture the warm, communal feel of the song.
Intro
Am
Verse 1They say that theE tree of loving areF shinin' onG me aC gain
They say itAm grows on the bank of theD7 river of suffering,G shine on me aG gain
ChorusAndF weaveG weaveC weave me theAm sunshineF out of theG fallingC rainAm
F Weave me theG hope of aC new toAm morrow andD fill my cup aG gain
OhF weaveG weaveC weave me theAm sunshineF out of theG fallingC rainAm
F Weave me theG hope of aC new toAm morrow andD7 fill my cup aG gain
Verse 2IfAm only I couldE heal your sorrowF shine onG me aC gain
I'dAm help you to find yourD new tomorrowG shine on me aG gain
ChorusF WeaveG weaveC weave me theAm sunshineF out of theG fallingC rainAm
F Weave me theG hope of aC new toAm morrow andD fill my cup aG gain
OhF weaveG weaveC weave me theAm sunshineF out of theG fallingC rainAm
F Weave me theG hope of aC new toAm morrow andD7 fill my cup aG gain
Verse 3I'veAm seen the steel and theE concrete crumbleF shine onG me aC gain
TheAm proud and the mightyD7 all have stumbled,G shine onG7 me again
ChorusAndF weaveG weaveC weave me theAm sunshineF out of theG fallingC rainAm
F Weave me theG hope of aC new toAm morrow andD fill my cup aG gain
Verse 4Am Only you canE climb that mountainF shine onG me aC gain
If youAm want to drink from theD7 golden fountain,G shine onG7 me again
OutroAndF weaveG weaveC weave me theAm sunshineF out of theG fallingC rainAm
F Weave me theG hope of aC new toAm morrow andD fill my cup aG gain
OhF weaveG weaveC weave me theAm sunshineF out of theG fallingC rainAm
F Weave me theG hope of aC new toAm morrow andD7 fill my cup aG gain
F WeaveG weaveC weave me theAm sunshineF out of theG fallingC rainAm
F Weave me theG hope of aC new toAm morrow andD fill myG cup, once aF gainG C