Loreley
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: Am Dm Am Am Dm C Am : Dm C Am
Am Dm Am
Merrily we sailed along Though the waves were plenty strong
Am Dm C Am
Down the twisting river Rhine Following a song...
Am Dm Am
Legend's faded storyline Tried to warn us all
Am Dm C Am
Oh, they called her "Loreley" Careful or you'll fall...
Am Dm Am Am Dm C Am
Am Dm Am
Oh, the stories we were told Quite a vision to behold
Am Dm C Am
Mysteries of the seas in her eyes of gold...
Am Dm Am
Laying on the silver stone, such a lonely sight
Am Dm C Am Dm C Am
Barnacles become a throne, my poor Loreley...
: Dm Am Dm Am
: And the winds would cry, and many men would die
F C G Am :
And all the waves would bow down to the Loreley :
Am Dm Am Am Dm C Am
Am Dm Am
You would not believe your eyes, how a voice could hypnotize
Am Dm C Am
Promises are only lies from the Loreley
Am Dm Am
In a shade of mossy green, seashell in her hand
Am Dm C Am Dm C Am
She was born the river queen, ne'er to grace the land...
: Dm Am Dm Am
: And the winds would cry, and many men would die
F C G Am :
And all the waves would bow down to the Loreley :
: Dm Gm Dm Dm Gm F Dm : E
Am Dm Am
Oh, the song of Loreley Charms the moon right from the sky...
Am Dm C Am
She will get inside your mind, loveley Loreley...
Am Dm Am
When she cries "Be with me until the end of time"
Am Dm C Am Dm C Am
You know you will ever be with your Loreley...
: Dm Am Dm Am
: And the winds would cry, and many men would die
F C G Am :
And all the waves would bow down to the Loreley :
Dm Am Dm Am
And the winds would cry, and many men would die
F C Dm G Dm Am
And all the waves would bow down to the Loreley...
mel: E d E C a C d Dm C Am Am
How to play Loreley
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.