Lonely Wine - Roy Orbison

Lonely Wine

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Intro: Bb D D# F
 
Bb /C D
The night is bright and gay but I'm so blue
D# C7
my heart must have it's way and dream of you
F Cm F Bb
that's why I sigh and sip my lonely wine
 
/C D
Your picture on the wall your smiling face
D# C7
brings back the memory of your embrace
F Cm F Bb Bb7
I start to cry into my lonely wine
 
D# G Cm
Teardrops fall but all they bring is heartache
D# G Cm
It's better if I never think at all
Dm A7 Dm
Still they soothe the pain my lonely thoughts make
A7 F Cm F
I never quite succeed in hiding all, so let them fall
 
Where ever you may be, I'll still be true
and when the clouds roll by I'll come to you
but until then I'll drink my lonely wine
 
Change key to D and play last verse with the chord sequece:
D F# G E7 A Em A D
 
by: José Duarte
jtduarte1@netcabo.pt

How to play Lonely Wine

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 Bb. 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.

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