Isabella (acoustic)
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Intro:
Am Em G D C
Verse:
Am G
When we wake up we forget the words
Am G
But the music goes on and on, on and on
Am G
When we wake up we forget the pictures
Am G
But the color hangs on and on, on and on
Chorus:
Am
Isa isa bella
G
Isa isa bella
Am G
Isa isa bella a la la la laa
Verse:
Am G
When we grow old, we forget all the names
Am
And yours hang on and on
G
For so long
Am G
And you, you forgot all that you left behind
Am
And I was behind
G
I was behind
Chorus:
Am
Isa isa bella
G
Isa isa bella
Am C
Isa isa bella a la la la laa
Am C G
La la la la la La la la la la
Break:
Am G Dm G Dm G
Bridge:
Dm G
When we grow old, we forget all the names
Dm G
But yours hang on and on
Am
On and on
G
On and on
Verse:
Am G
When we broke up, I forgot all the words
Am G
You left the music on and for good you were gone
Am G
And you you forget all that you left behind
Am
And I was behind
G
I was behind
End:
Am Em G
Isa Isa bella
D C
Isa isa bella
Dadd9 Am
Isa isa bella
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Em G D C Dadd9 Am
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Ouh ouh ouh
Em G
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
D C Dadd9 Am Em G D Fmaj7
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
How to play Isabella (acoustic)
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 Am. 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.