Note: Original is D, but to be able to sing it, I have to play in G.
This was a very popular song from 1956/1960 and beyond.
Whispering Pines
as recorded by: Johnny Horton
written by: Howard Hausey
[Verse]
D
The snowflakes fall it's winter's call
G D
And time just seems to fly
G
Is it the lonely-ness in me
D A7 D
That makes me wanna cry
My heart is sad like a mourning dove
G D
That's lost it's mate in flight
G
Hear the cooing of his lonely heart
D A7 D
Through the stillness of the night
[Chorus]
A7 G D
Whispering Pines Whispering Pines tell me is it so
A7 G D
Whispering Pines Whispering Pines you're the one who knows
A7 G D
My darlings gone oh she's gone and I need your sympathy
G D A7 D
Whispering Pines Send my baby back to me
See that squirrel up in the tree
G D
His mate there on the ground
G
Hear their barking call of love
D A7 D
From the happiness they've found
Is my love still my love
G D
Oh this I've gotta know
G
Send a message by the wind
D A7 D
Because I love her so
Repeat chorus
(and end on final verse)