Louisa
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Based on the poem " A Ride " by Alice Anne Martineau
Copyright Dane Abel (ASCAP)
D G D
Jacarandas are blooming Louisa
G A
I wish we could go for a ride
G D
Traveling the broad boulevard on Del Mar
E A A7
Trees lining up on each side
D G D
Jacarandas are blooming Louisa
G A
Arms stretched out open and wide
G D
Unveiling a lavender extravaganza
Bm A D
Starting the night you died
Ghorus
D G A
It seems your loving inspired them to bloom
G A
A beauty so Gentle and kind
D G D
Jacarandas are blooming Louisa
Bm A D
I wish we could go for a ride
The petals are falling Louisa
They shower the street down below
A carpet of flowers leading me on
Showing me which way to go
I miss you daily Louisa
The world passes so quickly by
Everyday moments remind me of you
Finding your own wings to fly
Ghorus
It seems your loving inspired me to bloom
A beauty so gentle and kind
The petals are falling Louisa
I wish we could go for a ride.
How to play Louisa
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.