Della's Long Brown Hair
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[(INTRO) ]E
(VERSE 1)
A
A successful operation
E
Cut my conscience loose for a while
A
Was no tickly situation
E
The girl just made me smile
B7 A
She said she didn't love me
E
I said i didn't care
A B7 E
Then i became entangled in Della's long brown hair
(VERSE 2)
A
She said she didn't hate me
E
She didn't play no one night stands
A
But i would not be denied
E
And she soon gave in to my demands
B7 A
Cause lovin' makes lovin'
E
And she soon learned to care
A B7 E
And she let it down around me Della's long brown hair
(BREAK)
B7, A, E, A, B7, E
(VERSE 3)
A
Well the time before the last time
E
Is the sweetest time you know
A
And i stayed until it was past time
E
And i knew i had to say goodbye and go
B7 A
And i kissed her for the last time
E
As she was leaning down the stairs
A B7 E
And i felt it fall around me Della's long brown hair
A B7 E A, E
And i still feel it fall around me Della's long brown hair
How to play Della's Long Brown Hair
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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.