Louise
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D E
They all said Louise was not half bad
G A D
It was written on the walls and window shades
D E
And how she'd act the little girl
G A D
A deceiver, don't believe her, that's her trade
G A D
Sometimes a bottle of Perfume
G A D
Flowers and maybe some lace
G A Bm
Men brought Louise 10 cent trinkets
E A
The intentions were easily traced
D E
And everybody knew at times she cried
G A D
But woman like Louise well they get by
PIANO SOLO G A D G A D G A Bm E A
D E
And everybody thought it kinda sad
G A D
When they found Louise in her room
D E
They'd all put her down below their kind
G A D
Still some cried when she died this afternoon
G A D
Louise rode home on the mail train
G A D
Somewhere to the south I heard them say
G A Bm
Too bad it ended so ugly
E A
Too bad she had to go this way
D E
But the wind is blowin cold tonight
G A D
Good night Louise good night
How to play Louise
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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.