Early One Morning
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G C D
1. Early one morning, just as the sun was rising
G C G
I heard a maiden singing, from the valley below:
[Chorus:]
D (C) G D (C) G
"Oh, don't deceive me, Oh never leave me,
G C D G
How could you use, a poor maiden so?"
2. "Oh gay is the garland, and fresh are the roses,
I've culled from the garden, to bind upon thy brow."
3. "Remember the vows, that you made to your Mary
Remember the bow'r, where you promised to be true."
4. Thus sang the poor maid, her sorrows bewailing,
Thus, sang the poor maid, in the valley below:
[Repeat last line of chorus]
submitted by:
Ted Hermary
czth@musica.mcgill.ca
How to play Early One Morning
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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.