Down In Virginia
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Intro
A D A E7
A A D A E7 D A
[Verso 1]
A A
I went out in Virginia, honey, where the green grass grows
D A
I went out in Virginia, honey, where the green grass grows
E7 D A E7
I try to tell myself that I didn't love you no more
[Verso 2]
A A
My baby told me, "Honey, stop doin' me wrong!"
D A
My baby told me, "Honey, stop doin' me wrong!"
E7 D A E7
Well I'm feeling you baby 'cause I'm tired of living alone
Interlude: A A D A E D A E7
[Verso 3]
A A
Well I can't help feeling, I know I'm doin' you wrong
D A
Well I can't help feeling, I know I'm doin' you wrong
E7 D A E7
That's why I came beggin', I'm a one man standing alone
[Verso 4]
A A
Way out in Virginia, honey, where the green grass grows
D A
Way out in Virginia, honey, where the green grass grows
E7 D A E7
I try to tell myself that I didn't want you no more
Outro
A A D A
E7 D A
Well I'm feeling you baby 'cause I'm tired of living alone
How to play Down In Virginia
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.