East Virginia Blues
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste:
2nd traste
[Intro]
G C G C G D G
[Verse 1]
G G
I was born in East Virginia
C G
North Carolina I did go
C G
There I met a fair young maiden
D G
And her name I did not know
G G
Lord Her hair was dark and curly
C G
And her cheeks were rosy red
C G
Upon her breast she wore white Lillys
D G
Where I long to lay my head
[BREAK]
G G
Well, I don't want your greenback dollar
C G
And I don't want your watch and chain
C G
All I want is your heart, darling
D G
Say you’ll take me back again
G G
The oceans deep and I can’t wade in
C G
And I have no wings to fly
C G
All I need’s a blue-eyed boatman
D G
for to row me o’er the tide
[Break Mandolin]
G
Lord you know I long to see you
C G
At my door you’re welcome in
C G
At my gate I’ll always greet you
D G
You’re the girl I’ve tried to win
[Break Guitar]
G
I’m goin back to East Virginia
C G
North Carolina ain’t my home
C G
Going back to East Virginia
D G
Leave them North Carolinians alone
How to play East Virginia Blues
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.