Madelaine
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Em C) 3x (Em C D C)
G Am
standing watching a pale blue moon
F C D (D D4 D)
rising slowly in the winter sky
G Am
waiting, hoping she'll be home soon
F C (D D4 D)
and i won't ask her where or why
C D (D D4 D)
as the evening shadows fall
G Em
madelaine, madelaine
C D (D D4 D)
i can hear the night wind call
G Em (F Fm C) (C D)
call her name, madelaine
G Am
turning slowly i hear her call
F C D (D D4 D)
echo softly through the silver pines
G Am
walking home the first snowflake falls
F C (D D4 D)
still, she's always on my mind
C D (D D4 D)
as the evening shadows fall
G Em
madelaine, madelaine
C D (D D4 D)
i can hear the night wind call
G Em (F Fm C) (C D)
call her name, madelaine
Final: (Em C)…
How to play Madelaine
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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.