Louisiana Lonely
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[Intro ]
G Am D7 G
[Verso 1]
G Am
She sits alone, chainsmoking cigarettes
D G
Awaiting a call, that hasnt come through yet
C G Am
Her love is a rambler, she likes to stay in one place
D G
Shes on her porch, hes trucking on the interstate
[Refrão]
C D7 G
Louisiana lonely, but it aint so bad
C D G
The river keeps her company, til her love comes back
C D Em
Louisiana lonely, but it aint so wrong
C D G
Shes got the arms of a live oak tree, til her love comes home
[Verso 2]
G Am
Hes running the road, burning miles going anywhere
D G
Just scared of his blues and a part of himself he doesnt even care for
C G Am
Whats so wrong with settling down when youre a ramblin' man?
D G
You might find the real adventure, slipping through the palm of your hand
[Refrão]
C D7 G
Louisiana lonely, but it aint so bad
C D G
The river keeps her company, til her love comes back
C D Em
Louisiana lonely, but it aint so wrong
C D G
Shes got the arms of a live oak tree, til her love comes home
{Break}
G Am D7 G
[Verso 3]
G Am
Now that old road leads him back to her front wooden door
D G
They share that same sweet embrace, like a thousand times before
G Am
He says Im hanging my hat, Ill never leave you again
D G
She smiles cos it sounds so good but, its not if, its when
[Refrão]
C D7 G
Louisiana lonely, but it aint so bad
C D G
The river keeps her company, til her love comes back
C D Em
Louisiana lonely, but it aint so wrong
C D G
Shes got the arms of a live oak tree, til her love comes home
D C D G
Shes got the arms of a live oak tree, til her love comes home
How to play Louisiana Lonely
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.