Genevieve
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CAPO 6TH
Not exactly sure what chords besides G are being played on the little intro thing....
but the rest of the song is right
1st verse:
G
My heart's grown cold. There's not much left.
D C g
My blood won't turn. And I can see my breathe.
G
She walks above the angels room.
D C
Catch the snow, feels like winter.
C(PALM MUTE)
I'd do anything to just be with her.
G, D, C, G, D, C
2nd Verse:
G
Well the world won't turn. The world won't turn.
D C G
The frames won't break. And the letter's won't burn.
G
The whole thing seemed like Einsteins dreams.
D C
See the smoke, start to shiver.
C (PALM MUTE)
I'd do anything to just forget her.
G, D, C
Chorus:
(TEMPO SPEEDS UP)
G C G C G
She's my Genevieve. She's my lazy river.
C G Em D C
She's my only love. She's my favorite sinner, Genevieve.
G
Wo-ho Genevieve.
Solo:
G, C, G, C, G, C, G, Em, D, C, G, D, C
Bridge:
C Em D C Em D
Sometimes I see her. A cold chill of fever.
C G D
So easy to believe her.
Chorus:
G C G C G
She's my Genevieve. She's my lazy river. (Genevieve)
C G Em D C
She's my only love. She's my favorite sinner, Genevieve. (sinner)
G
Wo-ho...
G C G C G
She's my Genevieve. She's my lazy river.
C G Em D C
She's my only love. She's my favorite sinner, Genevieve.
(HOLD C)
Wo-ho Genevieve.
ENDING STRUM
G, C, G G, D, G G, C, G G, D, G
How to play Genevieve
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 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.