An American Trilogy
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C C/E
Oh I wish I was in the land of cotton
F F#dim
Old things they are not forgotten
C Am G C Csus4 C
Look away, look away, look away Dixieland
C F D G
Oh I wish I was in Dixie, away, away
C F C G C
In Dixieland I take my stand to live and die in Dixie
C C/E
Cause Dixieland, that's where I was born
F F#dim
Early Lord one frosty morning
C Am G C
Look away, look away, look away Dixieland
C C C/E F
Glory, glory hallelujah
F C
Glory, glory hallelujah
C E7 Am F
Glory, glory hallelu------jah
Dm G Am F C
His truth is marching on
C
So hush little baby
Gm
Don't you cry
C Am F
You know your daddy's bound to die
C Am Dm G C
But all my trials, Lord will soon be over
Solo: C C7 F
C C C/E F C
C E7 Am F
Glory, glory hallelu------jah
Dm G Am F
His truth is marching on
Dm G C
His truth is marching on
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Am = X 0 2 2 1 0
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
C/E = 0 3 2 0 1 0
C7 = X 3 2 3 1 X
Csus4 = X 3 3 0 1 X
D = X X 0 2 3 2
Dm = X X 0 2 3 1
E7 = 0 2 2 1 3 0
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
F#dim = 2 X 1 2 1 X
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
Gm = 3 5 5 3 3 3
How to play An American Trilogy
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 C. 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.