Down By The Sally Garden
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CAPO: 2
Intro: G
D C G
Down by the Sally Garden
C D G C G
My love and I did meet
D C G
She passed the Sally Garden
C D G C G
With little snow-white feet
Em C D G
She bid me take love easy
C D G C G
As the leaves grow on the tree
D C G
But I being young and foolish
C D G C G
With her did not agree
Instrumental: G D C G C D G
D C G
In a field down by the river
C D G C G
My love and I did stand
D C G
And on my leaning shoulder
C D G C G
She laid her snow-white hand
Em C D G
She bid me to take life easy
C D G C G
As the grass grows on the weirs
D C G
But I was young and foolish
C D G C G
And now I am full of tears
OUTRO: G D C G C D G C G
How to play Down By The Sally Garden
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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.