Don't Forget Me Ida
View chords used in this chart
C G Cmaj7 C F G
Don't forget me Ida, and don't forget my eyes
F G C F C D7 G G7
The way they begged you Ida, beneath those starlit skies
C G Cmaj7 C F G // Gsus4 / G ///
Sweet as apple cider, softer than a tear
F G C F C G7 C // F / C ///
You took away the green grass and skies that once were clear
Am Em Dm7 G7 C
The morning rains come home again, the hunter from the hill
E E7 Am F C D7 G G7
Ev'ry - body needs you home again, I guess they always will
C G Cmaj7 C F G
Through the storm you wander, through each covered glen
F G C F C G7 C
Please don't forget me Ida, come back to me again
(music – break chords)
C G Cmaj7 C F G
Through the storm you wander, through each covered glen
F G C F C G7 C
Please don't forget me Ida, come back to me again
How to play Don't Forget Me Ida
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.