Ach Elslein Liebesklage
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: AmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
One nice version is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FZ9dQcHbuA
First version around 1480, Glogauer Songbook
[Verse 1]
Am G G C
Ach Elslein, liebes Elselein,
Bm Am Em
wie gern war ich bei dir.
G D D G
So sind zwei tiefe Wasser
Em Dm E Am
wohl zwischen dir und mir.
[Verse 2]
Am G G C
Das bringt mir große Schmerzen,
Bm Am Em
herzallerliebster G'sell,
G D D G
und ich von ganzem Herzen
Em Dm E Am
geb's für groß Ungefäll.
[Verse 3]
Am G G C
Hoff, Zeit werd es wohl enden,
Bm Am Em
hoff, Glück werd kommen drein,
G D D G
sich in alls Guts verwenden,
Em Dm E Am
herzliebstes Elselein.
How to play Ach Elslein Liebesklage
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.