Annie Laurie
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G C
Maxwelton's braes are bonnie
G D
Where early fa's the dew
G C
And 'twas there that Annie Laurie
G D G
Gave me her promise true.
D7 G
Gave me her promise true
D7 G
Which ne'er forgot will be
Em C G
And for bonnie Annie Laurie
D G
I'd lay me doon and dee.
G C
Her brow is like the snawdrift
G D
Her neck is like the swan
G C
Her face it is the fairest
G D G
That e'er the sun shone on.
D7 G
That e'er the sun shone on
D7 G
And dark blue is her e'e
Em C G
And for bonnie Annie Laurie
D G
I'd lay me doon and dee.
G C
Like dew on the gowan lying
G D
Is the fa' o' her fairy feet
G C
And like wind in summer sighing
G D G
Her voice is low and sweet.
D7 G
Her voice is low and sweet
D7 G
She's a' the world to me
Em C G
And for bonnie Annie Laurie
D G
I'd lay me doon and dee.
How to play Annie Laurie
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.