Loch Lomond
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[Intro ]G7 C Am F Am Em Dm C
G7 C Em C F Am G C Am Em Am C
By yon bonnie banks and by yon bonnie braes, where the sun shines bright on Loch Lo mond
G7 Am G Em G F Em Dm C Am G C Am F Am Em Dm C
Where me and my true love will ne-ver meet a-gain, on the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lo mond.
[Refrão]G7 C Am C F G C Em Am F G
O ye'll tak the high road and I'll tak' the low road, an' I'll be in Scotland a fore ye
F Am G F Em Dm Am G C Am F Am Em Dm C
For me and my true love will ne-ver meet again, on the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lo mond.
G7 C Em C F Am G C Am Em Am C
Twas there that we parted in yon shady glen, on the steep, steep side of Ben Lo mond
G7 Am G Em G F Em Dm Am G C Am F Am Em Dm C
Where in purple hue the Hieland hills we view, and the moon coming out frae the gloamin.
[Refrão]G7 C Am C F G C Em Am F G
O ye'll tak the high road and I'll tak' the low road, an' I'll be in Scotland a fore ye
F Am G F Em Dm Am G C Am F Am Em Dm C
For me and my true love will ne-ver meet again, on the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lo mond.
Interlude: F Am Em Dm C C#
G#7 C# Fm C# F# A#m G# C# A#m Fm A#m C#
The wee birdies sing and the wild flowers spring, an' in sunshine the waters are slee..pin
G#7 A#m G# Fm G# F# Fm D#m A#m G# C# A#m F# A#m Fm D#m C#
But the broken heart it kens, nae second spring again, tho' the waefu' may cease frae their gree..tin'.
[Refrão]G#7 C# A#m C# F# G# C# Fm A#m F# G$
O ye'll tak the high road and I'll tak' the low road, an' I'll be in Scotland a fore ye
F# A#m G# F# Fm D#m A#m G G C# A#m F F A#m Fm D#m C#
For me and my true love will ne-ver meet again, on the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lo mond.
How to play Loch Lomond
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7. 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.