Aura Lee
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G Gdim A7 Am7 D7 G D
As the blackbird in the spring, 'neath the willow tree
G Gdim A7 Am7 D7 G
Sat and piped, I heard him sing, sing of Aura Lee
Refrain
G G/F# B7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G B7
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
E7 Bm5-/7 A7 Am7 D7 G
Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
G Gdim A7 Am7 D7 G D
On her cheek the rose was born, 'twas music when she spoke
G Gdim A7 Am7 D7 G
In her eyes the light of morn with glorious splendor broke
G G/F# B7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G B7
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
E7 Bm5-/7 A7 Am7 D7 G
Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
G G/F# B7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G B7
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
E7 Bm5-/7 A7 Am7 D7 G
Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
G Gdim A7 Am7 D7 G D
Take my heart and take my ring, I give by all to thee
G Gdim A7 Am7 D7 G
Take me for eternity, Dearest Aura Lee
G G/F# B7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G B7
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
E7 Bm5-/7 A7 Am7 D7 G
Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
G Gdim A7 Am7 D7 G D
Aura Lee, the birds may flee the willow's golden hair
G Gdim A7 Am7 D7 G
Then the wintry winds may be blowing ev'rywhere
G G/F# B7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G B7
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
E7 Bm5-/7 A7 Am7 D7 G
Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
G Gdim A7 Am7 D7 G D
Yet if they blue eyes I see, gloom will soon depart
G Gdim A7 Am7 D7 G
For to me, sweet Aura Lee, is sunshine to the heart
G G/F# B7 C C/B Am7 Am7/G B7
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
E7 Bm5-/7 A7 Am7 D7 G
Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
How to play Aura Lee
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 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.