Hang Down Your Head
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C Dm G C
Hush a wild violet, hush a band of gold
C Dm G C
Hush you're in a story I heard somebody told
C Dm G C
Tear the promise from my heart, tear my heart today
C Dm G C
You have found another, oh baby I must go away
Am Em F G C
So hang down your head for sorrow, hang down your head for me
Dm G C Am F G C
Hang down your head tomorrow, hang down your head Marie
Solo
C Dm G C
Hush my love the rain now, hush my love was so true
C Dm G C
Hush my love a train now well it takes me away from you
Am Em F G C
So hang down your head for sorrow, hang down your head for me
Dm G C Am F G C
Hang down your head tomorrow, hang down your head Marie
Am Em F G C
Hang down your head for sorrow, hang down your head for me
Dm G C Am F G C
Hang down your head, hang down your head, hang down your head Marie
How to play Hang Down Your Head
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.