Greesleeves
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Intro: F - C - Bb - A - Dm
Dm F C
Alas my love you do me wrong
Bb A
To cast me off discourteously;
Dm F C
And I have loved you oh so long
Bb A Dm
Delighting in your company.
F C
Greensleeves was my delight,
Bb A
Greensleeves my heart of gold
F C
Greensleeves was my heart of joy
Bb A Dm
And who but my lady Greensleeves.
F - C - Bb - A - Dm
Dm F C
I have been ready at your hand
Bb A
To grant whatever thou would'st crave;
Dm F C
I have waged both life and land
Bb A Dm
Your love and goodwill for to have.
F C
Greensleeves was my delight,
Bb A
Greensleeves my heart of gold
F C
Greensleeves was my heart of joy
Bb A Dm
And who but my lady Greensleeves.
F - C - Bb - A - Dm
F C
Thy petticoat of sendle white
Bb A
With gold embroidered gorgeously;
Dm F C
Thy petticoat of silk and white
Bb A Dm
And these I bought gladly.
F C
Greensleeves was my delight,
Bb A
Greensleeves my heart of gold
F C
Greensleeves was my heart of joy
Bb A Dm
And who but my lady Greensleeves.
Ending: F - C - Bb - A - Dm
How to play Greesleeves
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 F. 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.