Louisiana
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Intro:
N.C.
Verse:
G
They're pounding nails in Louisiana they're pounding nails
D
They're pounding nails in Louisiana they're pounding nails
G C
They're pounding nails in Louisiana, down in Biloxi and Alabama
G D G
They're pounding nails in Louisiana they're pounding nails
Verse:
G G
They're pounding nails in Louisiana they're pounding nails
G D
They're pounding nails in Louisiana they're pounding nails
G C
They're pounding nails in Louisiana, down in Biloxi and Alabama
G D G
They're pounding nails in Louisiana they're pounding nails
G C C G
Yeah!!
Verse:
C C G
They're pounding nails in Louisiana they're pounding nails
D
They're pounding nails in Louisiana they're pounding nails
G C
They're pounding nails in Louisiana, down in Biloxi and Alabama
G D G
They're pounding nails in Louisiana they're pounding nails
G C C G C C G C C G C C G
Yeah!!
C C G
They're pounding nails!
Instrumental/Solo:
G G D G C G D C C G
BREAK:
G Bm C G
And you can leave them there, you can walk away
G Bm C G
You can point your guns, and hope they'll stay
G Bm C D
But they will fold their hands, and start to pray
G C G D G
A little faith can heal the heart that's been betrayed
BREAK:
G Bm C G
And you can leave them there, you can walk away
G Bm C G
You can point your guns, and hope they'll stay
G Bm C D
But they will fold their hands, and start to pray
Bm C G D C D D
A little faith can heal the heart that's been betrayed
OUTRO:
G
They're pounding nails!
C C G
They're pounding nails!
C C G C D
They're pounding nails in Louisiana they're pounding nails
G C
They're pounding nails in Louisiana, down in Biloxi and Alabama
G D C
They're pounding nails in Louisiana they're pounding nails
C G
Yeah-aah yeah, they're pounding nails!
How to play Louisiana
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.