Dixie
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G
Flying high in the desert
C
From another sold-out show
G
You gave 'em everything you had
C
The boy from tupelo
Am Dm
You'll greet the dawn with gospel songs
Em F
You learned so long ago
G
When you sing 'em now
C
Where do you go
G
Back before your hair was black
C
Before they called you king
G
You held the hand of Dixie
C
And she proudly wore you ring
Am Dm
You hooked the sound and you were bound
Em F
For where you had to go
G C
You had it all but how could you have known'
Course
F C
Would you go back to Dixie
F C
And turn in your crown'
F
Love her tender
Am C F
Then burn Graceland to the ground'
C Dm
The movie's almost over
Em F
There won't be another show
G C
Would you go back to Dixie, would you go'
G
The old man's got you thinking
C
You can't make it on your own
G
The two of you against the world
C
Thats what youve come to know
Am Dm
He's at the roulette table
Em F
It's one thing he can't control
G
You can bet your life,
C
Hes gambling with your soul
Course
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How to play Dixie
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.