Love Betsy
View chords used in this chart
*This is the main riff that is played repeatedly throughout the song. Both
on the album and in live shows there are a lot of variations in the exact
way it is played, but this is the essential gist of it.
riff 1 x4
riff 1
She left her father, been thirty years.
riff 1
She drew some water, to dry his tears.
Em D Cadd9
She said I'm sorry, I've been lonely.
riff 1
I need another
riff 1
riff 1
She crossed through deserts and rivers wide.
riff 1
She walked through valleys and mountains high.
Em D Cadd9
She crossed the seas, through storm and night
riff 1
To find a lover, to find a lover, uh huh
riff 1
G Cadd9 G Cadd9
Love Betsy, somebody is gonna love you someday.
G Cadd9 G Cadd9 G Cadd9
Love Betsy, somebody is gonna, somebody's gonna love you
G Cadd9 x4
riff 1 x4
G Cadd9 x12
riff 1
She worked the night shift, to buy a dress.
riff 1
She'd break her back, she'd look her best.
Em D Cadd9
She'd sell her soul for tenderness.
riff 1
But she's still waiting, she's still waiting
riff 1
G Cadd9 G Cadd9
Love Betsy, somebody is gonna love you someday.
G Cadd9 G Cadd9 G Cadd9
Love Betsy, somebody is gonna, somebody's gonna love you
G Cadd9 x4
riff 1 (repeat to end)
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| / slide up
| \ slide down
| h hammer-on
| p pull-off
| ~ vibrato
| + harmonic
| x Mute note
| b Bend
| pb Pre-bend
| br Bend release
| pbr Pre-bend release
| brb Bend release bend
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How to play Love Betsy
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.