I Can Hear Kentucky Calling Me
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[Intro ]
D A
A C# D F#
Bm E D C#m Bm
A C#m A D A Bm A E
A C# D F#
I can hear Kentucky calling me
Bm E D C#m Bm
Whispering through my halls of memory
A Em
A bluegrass field, a maple hill
C# D
I loved her then, I love her still
A Bm E
I can hear Kentucky calling me
A C# D F#
Front porch dreamers pickin' old guitars
Bm E D C#m Bm
Bony hound dogs singing to the stars
A Em
The sounds and scenes I've left behind
C# D
Are evergreens upon my mind
A E A
I can hear Kentucky calling me
Solo
A C# D F#
Bm E D C#m Bm
A D A Bm E A
A C# D F#
Front porch dreamers pickin' old guitars
Bm E D C#m Bm
Bony hound dogs singing to the stars
A Em
The sounds and scenes I've left behind
C# D
Are evergreens upon my mind
A F#m D#m D
I can hear Kentucky calling me
A E A D E D A D E D
I can hear Kentucky calling me
How to play I Can Hear Kentucky Calling Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.