Cherokee
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E D
Never knew love like this
G F#
The wind, moon, the earth, the sky (sky so high)
E D
Never knew pain like this
G F#
Everything die, (then die)
E D
Never knew love like this
G F#
The sun, the sea and I
E D G
Never knew pain, never knew shame
F#
Now I know why
E D
Bury me, marry me to the sky
G F#
Marry, marry me to the sky
E D
Feels like time is on my time
G F#
Bury me upside down
E D
Cherokee, kissing me
G F#
When I, I going down
E D
Feels like time is on my time
G F#
Bury me upside down
E D
Cherokee, kissing me
G F#
When I, I going down
E D
Never knew love like this
G F#
The wind, moon, the earth, the sky (sky so high)
E D
Never knew pain like this
G F#
Everything die, (then die)
E D
Never knew love like this
G F#
The sun, the sea and I
E D G
Never knew pain, never knew shame
F#
Now I know why
E D
Bury me, marry me to the sky
G F#
Marry, marry me to the sky
E D
Feels like time is on my time
G F#
Bury me upside down
E D
Cherokee, kissing me
G F#
When I, I going down
E D
Feels like time is on my time
G F#
Bury me upside down
E D
Cherokee, kissing me
G F#
When I, I going down
How to play Cherokee
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 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.