Georgia
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A D/A A A A/C# D D A A/E E
A D/A A
When it's springtime down in Georgia
A/C# A/C# D
It's winter time up in Maine
C#m F#m
You can go from snow to sunshine
A D
If you board a southbound train
A D/A A
You get used to taking orders
A/C#
But it's sometimes kind of rough
C#m F#m
I got everything that a man could need
A D
But it still ain't quite enough
A D/A A A A/C# D
Taking about oh Georgia take me to your Southlands
A F#m E D
I sometimes feel my life is rolling on
A D/A A A A/C# D
Oh Georgia lead me through your heartlands
A E/G# F#m E D E A D/A A A A/C# D D A A/E E
I need to see them one more time before I'm gone
A D/A A
When it's nighttime down in Georgia
A/C# D
It's daytime in L.A.
C#m F#m
Where they never seem to do much
A D
But they sure got lots to say
A D/A A
The times are changing down in Georgia
A/C# D
Though not always for the best
C#m F#m
Give me thirty five good acres lord
A D
And let progress take the rest
(Chorus)
A D/A A A A/C# D D A A/E E
Mmm_____ Mmm______ Mmm________
A D/A A A A/C# D
Oh Georgia take me to your Southlands
A F#m E D
I sometimes feel that life has passed me by
A D/A D A A/C# D
Oh Georgia lead me through your heartlands
A E/G# F#m E D E A
I need to see them one more time before I die
A D/A A A A/C# D
D A A/E E A
I need to see them one more time before I die.
How to play Georgia
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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.