Kentucky Waltz
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Intro:[F][F/C][F][F/C][F][F7][Bb7][Bbm][F][D7][G7][C7][F][C7]
We were [F]waltzing that [F/C]night in Ken[F]tucky[F/C]
beneath the [F]beautiful [F/C]harvest [C7]moon[C7/G]
And [C7]I was a [C7/G]boy that was [C7]lucky [C7/G]
But it [C]all [C7]ended too [F]soon
CHORUS:
As I [F]sit here a[F/C]lone in the [F]moonlight[F/C]
I [F]see your [F7]smiling [Bb7]face
And I [Bb]long once [Bbm]more for [F]your em[D7]brace
And that [G7]beautiful Ken[C7]tucky [F]waltz
Instrumental Verse
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How to play Kentucky Waltz
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.