Goodnight Irene
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: AbCapotraste:
1st traste
[Verse 1]
G D
I asked your mother for you
D7 G
She told me that you was too young
G C
I wish dear Lord that I'd never seen your face
G D G
I'm sorry that you ever was born
[Chorus]
G D
Irene, goodnight
D7 G
Irene, goodnight
G C
Goodnight, Irene, goodnight, Irene
G D7 G
I get you in my dreams
[Verse 2]
G D
Sometimes I live in the country
D7 G
Sometimes I live in town
G C
Sometimes I take a great notion
G D G
To jump into the river and drown
[Chorus]
G D
Irene, goodnight
D7 G
Irene, goodnight
G C
Goodnight, Irene, goodnight, Irene
G D7 G
I get you in my dreams
[Verse 3]
G D
Stop rambling and stop gambling
D7 G
Stop staying out late at night
G C
Go home to your wife and your family
G D G
Sit down by the fireside bright
[Chorus]
G D
Irene, goodnight
D7 G
Irene, goodnight
G C
Goodnight, Irene, goodnight, Irene
G D7 G
I get you in my dreams
[Verse 4]
G D
I love Irene, God knows I do
D7 G
I'll love her till the seas run dry
G C
If Irene should turn her back on me
G D G*** *
I'd take the morphine and die
NOT IN THIS RECORDING
[Verse 4]
G D
Last Saturday night, I got married
D7 G
Me and my wife settled down
G C
Now me and my wife are parted
D G
I'm gonna take another stroll downtown
How to play Goodnight Irene
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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.