Lady With A Fan
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
F Dm F Dm F
G Dm Am G F
Let my inspiration flow in token rhyme, suggesting rhythm,
F C F C C F G C Dm7
That will not forsake me, till my tale is told and done.
G Dm Am G
While the firelight’s aglow, strange shadows from the flames will
F
grow,
F C F
Till things we’ve never seen will seem familiar.
Same pattern for the following verses:
G Dm Am G F
Shadows of a sailor, forming winds both foul and fair all swarm.
F C F C C F G C Dm7
Down in Carlisle, he loved a lady many years ago.
G Dm Am G F
Here beside him stands a man, a soldier from the looks of him,
F C F
Who came through many fights, but lost at love.
G Dm Am G F
While the storyteller speaks, a door within the fire creaks;
F C F C C F G C Dm7
Suddenly flies open, and a girl is standing there.
G Dm Am G F
Eyes alight, with glowing hair, all that fancy paints as fair,
F C F
She takes her fan and throws it, in the lion’s den.
G Dm Am G F
Which of you to gain me, tell, will risk uncertain pains of hell?
F C F C C F G C Dm7
I will not forgive you if you will not take the chance.
G Dm Am G F
The sailor gave at least a try, the soldier being much too wise,
F C F
Strategy was his strength, and not disaster.
Here’s the solo. Sorry, scratch that. Please, will somebody tab the solo?
G Dm Am G F
The sailor, coming out again, the lady fairly leapt at him.
F C F C C F G C Dm7
That’s how it stands today. You decide if he was wise.
G Dm Am G F
The storyteller makes no choice. Soon you will not hear his voice.
F C F
His job is to shed light, and not to master.
How to play Lady With A Fan
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 E. 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.