Laurel Of The Mountains
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Key D
[Intro]
D D G G D D D A
D D G G D D A D
D D D
[Verse]
D G D
A misty mountain morning in a range so far from here
A
Where I recall the dances and your flowing auburn hair
D G D
In your eyes I saw that you were trusting of your heart
G A D
So, I shall return to marry you, never more to part
[Chorus]
G A D
‘Cause you’re my laurel of the mountains
G D
With love as pure as falling snow
A D G
‘Til that day I’ll keep on counting
A D
Nevermore to let you go
[Solo]
D G D D G D D
A D G G A D D
[Verse]
D G D
We March upon the ‘morrow but I vow this heart be true
G A
I pray that I be worthy of the hand of such as you
D G D
For war is hell and I have seen more death than one can stand
G A D
And words fall short in every way just how scared I really am
[Chorus]
D G A D
But you’re my laurel of the mountains
G D
With love as pure as falling snow
A D G
‘Til that day I’ll keep on counting
A D
Nevermore to let you go
[Verse]
D G D
Imagining the day, we meet and never bid goodbye
A
You are the flower of my heart, my love will never die
D G D
We’ve been told we held the line, our duty we have done
G A D
So, I’ll proudly draw my pay and then to the mountains I will run
[Chorus]
G A D
‘Cause you’re my laurel of the mountains
G D
With love as pure as falling snow
A D G
‘Til that day I’ll keep on counting
A D
Nevermore to let you go
[Chorus]
G A D
‘Cause you’re my laurel of the mountains
G D
With love as pure as falling snow
A D G
‘Til that day I’ll keep on counting
A D
Nevermore to let you go
D G G D D A D
How to play Laurel Of The Mountains
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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.