Aura Lee
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G A7 D7 G
As the blackbird in the spring, 'neath the willow tree,
A7 D7 G
Sat and piped, I heard him sing; sing of Aura Lee.
B7 Em G7 C G
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
E7 A7 D7 G
Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air.
G A7 D7 G
In thy blush the rose was born, music when you spake.
A7 D7 G
Through thine azure eye, the morn, sparkling seemed to break.
B7 Em G7 C G
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, birds of crimson wing
E7 A7 D7 G
Never song have sung to me as in that night, sweet spring.
G A7 D7 G
Aura Lee, the bird may flee the willow's golden hair
A7 D7 G
Swing through winter fitfully, on the stormy air.
B7 Em G7 C G
Yet if thy blue eyes I see, gloom will soon depart.
E7 A7 D7 G
For to me, sweet Aura Lee is sunshine through the heart.
G A7 D7 G
When the mistletoe was green, midst the winter's snows
A7 D7 G
Sunshine in thy face was seen kissing lips of rose.
B7 Em G7 C G
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, take my golden ring.
E7 A7
Love and light return with thee,
D7 G
and swallows with the spring.
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.