Lecha Dodi
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Capo 1
I. Low Part
Em Am Em
Lecha dodi
Em Am Em
Likrat kallah
Em D Em D Em
Penei shabbat nekab'lah
II. High Part
G Am
Shamor vezachor bedibbur echad
Am G
Hishmianu el hameyuhad
G Am
Hashem Echad ushmo echad
Am Em
Leshem ulesiferes velisehilah
How to play Lecha Dodi
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.