Magnolia
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[Verso 1]
D
Well, I heard that girls from Illinois
A
Never go for southern boys
Bm G
Cause we were raised by hands we never held
D
but that didn't stop our first hello
A
your yellow sundress made it so
Bm G
I couldn't let you go for someone else
D
I mentioned Nashville's Country Muse
A
we spoke about your hometown too
Bm G
and even spent some time on our regrets
D
But that small town struck a chord with me
A Bm G
one that echoed harmoney, Magnolia is a place I won't forget
[Pré-Refrão]
Em7 A Bm D
So in spring, when they bloom should I send a few to you?
G D A
Or should I keep them for myself in the corner of my room?
[Refrão]
G A D A Bm G A D F#m Bm
Cause I am so in love with you and if you feel the same way too
Em A D A Bm
well then we can spend our lives together, your head on my shoulder
G A D
and I hope one day I'll be in Magnolia
[Verso 2]
D
Well now Nashville is the place to be
A
a town with years of history
Bm G
You could me sing our favorite songs
D
But if you choose to walk away
A
I won't say things to make you stay
Bm G
and maybe it be best if I moved on
[Pré-Refrão]
Em7 A Bm D
but then in spring, when they bloom, should I send a few to you?
G D A
Or should I keep them for myself in the corner of my room?
[Refrão]
G A D A Bm G A D F#m Bm
Cause I am so in love with you and if you feel the same way too
Em A D A Bm
well then we can spend our lives together, your head on my shoulder
G A D
and I hope one day I'll be in Magnolia
{Solo}
Bm A E G A
[Verso 3]
D
Well now time has passed, and it's strange to me
A
That I could still be so naive
Bm G
and chase a girl who barely knew my name
D A
But she showed up in tennessee, Magnollias in her hand,
Bm G
She speaks, "hope you know I always kept them safe"
[Pré-Refrão]
Em7 A Bm D
and then in spring, when they bloom, I'd pray and send a few
G D A
so I could keep them for myself, in the corner of my room?
[Refrão]
G A D A Bm G A D F#m Bm
Cause I am so in love with you and if you feel the same way too
Em A D A Bm
well then we can spend our lives together, my head on your shoulder
G A Bm E
and I'm glad that I can call you my Magnolia
G A D
"I'm happy you can call me your Magnolia."
How to play Magnolia
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.