Hang Down Your Head
View chords used in this chart
the sharps and F7 becomes E7)
GENE McKENNA
mckenna@meangene.com
C# D#m
Hush a wild violet,
G# C#sus4 C#
Hush a band of go ld
C# D#m
Hush you're in a story,
G# C#
I heard somebody told
Same as above
Tear the promise from my heart
Tear my heart today
You have found a nother
Baby I must go a way
Chorus:
A#m F7
Hang down your head for sorrow
F# G# C#
Hang down your head for me
D# G#
Hang down your head,
C# A#
Hang down your head,
D# G# C#
Hang down your head, Marie
Hush my love the rain now
Hush my love was so true
Hush my love the train now
But it takes me away from you
How to play Hang Down Your Head
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 F7. 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.