Lecha Dodi
View chords used in this chart
[Intro ]
D#dim Am D#dim Am
D#dim Am D#dim Am
Dm7(b5) F/C C Am
C Am C Am
C
[Verso 1]
Am C Am
Shamor vezachor
C Am
bedibur echad
F G C
hishmi'anu kel hameyuchad
G C F G
hashem echad
Am F G
ush'mo echad
G E7/G# Am
leshem uletif'eret velitehilah
[Refrão]
F
Lecha dodi
Am
likrat kalah
F
penei shabat
C G C
neka_bela
[Verso 2]
Am C Am C Am
Hitoreri,
C Am
hitoreri
F G C
ki ba orech kumi uri,
G C F G
uri, uri,
Am F G
shir daberi,
G E7/G# Am
kevod hashem alaich nig'lah
[Refrão]
F
Lecha dodi
Am
likrat kalah
F
penei shabat
C G C
neka_bela
Am C Am
[Verso 3]
C Am
Boi beshalom
C Am
ateret ba'alah,
F G C
gam besimchah uvetzahalah
G C F G
toch emunei
Am F G
am segulah,
G E7/G# Am
boi kalah, boi kalah
[Refrão]
F
Lecha dodi
Am
likrat kalah
F
penei shabat
C G
neka...
Outro
F
Lecha dodi
Am
likrat kalah
F
penei shabat
C G C Am C Am
neka_bela...
How to play Lecha Dodi
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 D#dim. 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.