A Minor Ballad
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CAPO: 1
Intro: Am D Am
verse 1:
D Am
Beyond the wild misty mountain
D E
Within the valley so free
Am F Dm E Am
There dwells a maid with a heart so mellow
G F E Dm
Soft as the wind and wild as the sea
Am G A Am
When will you love me, as I love thee
verse 2:
D Am
I have no gold to give her
D E
Nor gowns of soft crimson hue
Am F Dm E Am
Nor poems of love no rhymes to bring her
G F E Dm
Into my heart so strong so true
Am G A Am
When will you love me, as I love you
Instrumental: Am D Am D E
Am F Dm E Am G F E Dm Am G A Am
verse 3:
D Am
Beyond the wild misty mountain
D E
Within the valley so free
Am F Dm E Am
There dwells a maid with a heart so mellow
G F E Dm
Soft as the wind and wild as the sea
Am G A
When will you love me, as I love thee
How to play A Minor Ballad
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.