Lowlands Away
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A D
I dreamed a dream the other night
A D A
Lowlands, lowlands away me John
F# E G
My love she came, dressed all in white
Am G D
Lowlands away
I dreamed my love came in my sleep
A D A
Lowlands, lowlands away me John
G
Her cheeks were wet, her eyes did weep
A D
Lowlands away
A D
She came to me at my bedside
A
Lowlands, lowlands away me John
E G
All dressed in white, like some fair bride
Am G D
Lowlands away
A D
And bravely in her bossom fair
G D
Lowlands, lowlands away me John
E G
Her red, red rose, my love did wear
A G D
Lowlands away
G Am A D
She made no sound, no word she said
G D A
Lowlands, lowlands away me John
E G
And then I knew my love was dead
A G D
Lowlands away
A D
Then I awoke to hear the cry
E D A
Lowlands, lowlands away me John
E
Oh watch on deck
D G B
Oh watch, ahoy
A G
Lowlands away
How to play Lowlands Away
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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.