Lonesome Dove
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TUNING: Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-Bb-eb
Intro
D G
[Verso 1]
D G
Bar to your back, nursing a glass of Tennessee fire
D G
Perched on a stool, like a bird on a blue sky telephone wire
Em Asus4 A
Prettiest thing that's ever broken a wing
[Refrão]
G D
You ain't gotta be lonesome, lonesome dove
G
It just seems wrong
A
You've been sitting alone in the corner for long enough
D Am
What would you think about a dance and a drink
G D/F# Em
Ain't asking you to fall in love
G
But maybe just for a song
A D
You ain't gotta be lonesome dove
[Verso 2]
D
What would it hurt if this night took a turn
G
Before it's all said and done
D G
What's there to lose, you've already proved you don't need anyone
Em
You sure don't need me
Asus4 A
But baby if you don't wanna be
[Refrão]
G D
You ain't gotta be lonesome, lonesome dove
G
It just seems wrong
A
You've been sitting alone in the corner for long enough
D Am
What would you think about a dance and a drink
G D/F# Em
Ain't asking you to fall in love
G
But maybe just for a song
A D
You ain't gotta be lonesome dove
Instumental
Am G D Am G Em A
[Refrão]
G D
You ain't gotta be lonesome, lonesome dove
G
It just seems wrong
A
You've been sitting alone in the corner for long enough
D Am
What would you think about a dance and a drink
G D/F# Em
Ain't asking you to fall in love
G
But maybe just for a song
A D G
You ain't gotta be lonesome dove
Outro
Em A D A D
Just want you to know, you ain't gotta be lonesome dove
How to play Lonesome Dove
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.