Melinda
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Dm C
Daddy Daddy, come and look
A# C
Come and see what I have found
Dm C
A little way's away from here
A# Dm
While digging in the ground
F C
Come away Melinda
Am C
Come in and close the door
F C
That thing's just a picture book
Am
They had before the war
Dm C
Daddy Daddy, come and see
A# C
Daddy, hurry, do
Dm C
There's someone in a pretty dress
A# Dm
And she's all grown up like you
F C
Come away Melinda
Am C
Come in and close the door
F C
Someone is your mommy
Am
You had before the war
Dm C
Daddy daddy, tell me please
A# C
Tell me if you can
Dm C
Why things can't be the way they were
A# Dm
Before this war began
F C
Come away Melinda
Am C
Come in and close the door
F C
Answer lies in yesterday
Am
Before they had the war
( Dm C A# C Dm C A# Dm )
How to play Melinda
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.