Down Louisiana Way
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CAPO 2nd Fret
Chorus:
D
I am going down Louisiana way
G
I'm going back as of this very day
A Em7
Don't worry about me cause I'll be okay
G A D
I'm going down Louisiana way
Verse 1.
D
I will miss all my old Chicago friends
G
And think about you San Francisco now and then
A Em7
I will remember my com-padres in L.A.
G A D
Look me up down Louisiana way
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
Bm
Don't let your eyes get misty now
We knew the time would come around
D
For me to go
Em A
And I will miss you
Verse 2.
So old friend guess I'll see you while ago
I might come back sometime you just never know
I have left a sweetheart, North of Whiskey Bay
True love waits down Louisiana way
(Repeat Chorus)
(Instrumental)
(Repeat Chorus)
G A D
I'm going down Louisiana way
How to play Down Louisiana Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.