Linda Lou
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This is the work of Tim Ausburn. Written and recorded by Hank Snow when he
was still in Canada in the 1940's.
Key A
(A) Linda Lou, honest true,
I'm just wild about your lovely eyes of (E7) blue,
For your smile, I'd walk miles,
For my honey child I'm glad to be with (A) you,
(A) As long as you are by my side I (D) have no cause to pine,
I (B7) point you out with so much pride,
And (E7) tell the world you're mine,
Linda (A) Lou , honest true,
I'm in (B7) love with you a-(E7) lone sweet Linda (A) Lou.
(A) I've waited a (D) long time for you (A) darlin',
But (E7) never knew exactly what you'd (A) be,
Now that you have (D) come to me my (A) darlin',
You 're a (B7) wee bit of heaven to (E7) me;
Linda (A) Lou, honest true,
You're the first in every thought I have to-(E7) day,
You're so sweet, and so neat ,
That I thank the LORD for sending you my (A)way ,
Some day you'll know the way I feel deep (D) down within your heart ,
To (B7) be with you when shadows steal and (E7) know we'll never part ,
Linda (A) Lou , honest true,
I'm in (B7) love with you a- (E7) lone sweet Linda (A) Lou.
How to play Linda Lou
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 A. 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.