Thistle And Weeds

by Mumford & Sons
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Spare me your judge ments and spare me your dreams, ’cause re cent ly mine have been tear ing my seams.

I sit a lone in this win ter clar i ty which clouds my (D5)mind.

A (CN.C.)lone in the wind and the rain you left me.

It’s get ting dark, dar ling, too dark to see.

And I’m on my knees, and your faith in shreds, it seems.

Cor (CN.C.)rupt ed by the sim ple sniff of rich es blown.

I know you have felt much more love that you’ve shown.

And I’m on my knees and the wa ter creeps to my (Dm)chest.

(D5)Plant ver your hope with (Dm)good seeds.

Don’t (Dsus2)cov er your (D5)self with (Dm)this tle and weeds.

(Gm)Rain down, rain (Dm)down on me.

Look (D5)o ver your hills and (Dm)be still.

The (Dsus2)sky er a (D5)bove us (Dm)shoots tle to kill.

(Gm)Rain down, rain (Dm)down on me.

Look

And (Dm)I will hold on.

I will hold on (Bb5)hope.

Oh, (Dm)I will hold on.

I will hold on (Bb5)hope.

Oh, (Bb5)hope.

Oh, (Dm)I will hold on.

I will hold on (Bb5)hope.

(Dm)I will hold on.

I will hold on (Bb5)hope.

(Bb5)hope.

And (Dm)I will hold on.

I will hold on.

I (CN.C.)begged you to hear me, there’s more than flesh and bones.

Let the dead bur y the dead, and they will come out in droves.

Take the (Gm)spade from my hands and fill in the holes you’ve (D5)made.

(Dsus2)Plant your (D5)hope with (Dm)good seeds.

Don’t (Dsus2)cov er your (D5)self with (Dm)this tle and weeds.

(Gm)Rain down, rain (Dm)down on me.

Thistle And Weeds — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Thistle And Weeds" by Mumford & Sons: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 108 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Thistle And Weeds”

What key is "Thistle And Weeds" by Mumford & Sons played in?
Thistle And Weeds is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Thistle And Weeds"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Thistle And Weeds" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Thistle And Weeds"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Thistle And Weeds"?
"Thistle And Weeds" was originally performed by Mumford & Sons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Thistle And Weeds"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, Cpow, Dm, Dpow, Dsus2, Em7, +3 more.
What other songs by Mumford & Sons can I play here?
Try "BELIEVE", "DUST BOWL DANCE", "THE CAVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Thistle And Weeds" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Thistle And Weeds" by Mumford & Sons. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Thistle And Weeds" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Thistle And Weeds" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.