Cherokee Maiden
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[INTRO: ]Song begins with the Am. The Am gives you the Indian beat .
Play verse and chorus as instrumental.
Instrumental over Bridge & Verses (Am (Indian Beat))
Bridge
Am
One night when the moon was bright on a moonlit plain
E
That is where I met my little Cherokee maid
Am
Memories of our night of love still linger yet
D D7 G
and I know I never will forget
VERSE
C D
My little Cherokee maiden...I love her so
G C
even though were far a..part
C D
I know I'll never be trading my love for her
D7 G
for anybody else?s heart.
VERSE
E Am
Someday I'll take a trip back to that Cherokee strip
D Fm
and I'll carry her away with me....and
C A7 Dm Fm
straight as an arrow flies, we'll ride to paridise
C A7 Dm G C Am
my sweet little chickadee,..my little Cherokee mai..den and me.
LYRICS BEGIN HERE
BRIDGE:
Am
One night when the moon was bright on a moonlit plain
E
That is where I met my little Cherokee maid.
Am
Memories of our night of love still linger yet
D D7 G
and I know I never will forget
VERSE
C D
My little Cherokee maiden...I love her so
G C
even though were far a..part
C D
I know I'll never be trading my love for her
D7 G
for anybody else?s heart
VERSE
E Am
Someday I'll take a trip back to that Cherokee strip
D Fm
and I'll carry her away with me...and
C A7 Dm Fm
straight as an arrow flies we'll ride to paradise
C A7 Dm G C Am
my sweet little chickadee...my little Cherokee Mai..den and me
INSTRUMENTAL AGAIN IN FULL
REPEAT ALL LYRICS IN FULL
Have fun with Bob !!! Nemo
How to play Cherokee Maiden
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.