Lorena
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[Verso 1]
D G A D
Oh, the years creep slowly by, Lorena, the snow is on the ground again
D G A D
The sun's low down the sky, Lorena, the frost gleams where the flow'rs have been.
Bm Em F# Bm A
But the heart throbs on as warmly now, as when the summer days were nigh.
D G Em A D
Oh, the sun can never dip so low, And-down affection's cloudless sky.
D F# G A
[Verso 2]
D G A D
A hundred months have passed, Lorena, since last I held that hand in mine,
D G A D
And felt the pulse beat fast, Lorena, Though mine beat faster far than thine.
Bm Em F# Bm A
A hundred months, 'twas flowery May, When up the hilly slope we climbed,
D G Em A D
To watch the dying of the day, and hear the distant church bells chime.
D F# G A
[Verso 3]
D G
It matters little now, Lorena, The past is in the eternal past;
D G A D
Our heads will soon lie low, Lorena, Life's tide is ebbing out so fast.
Bm Em F# Bm A
There is a Future! O, thank God! Of life this is so small a part!
D G Em A D
'Tis dust to dust beneath the sod; but there, up there, 'tis heart to heart.
How to play Lorena
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.