Mendocino
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Mendocino:Sir Douglas Quintet.
#14 in '68.
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#1.
D
Teeny Bopper, my teenage lover,
I caught your waves last night,
A
it sent my mind to wondering.
A
You're such a groove, please don't move,
A7 D
please stay in my love house by the river.
#2.
D
Fast talkin' guys, with strange red eyes,
have put things in your head
A
and started your mind to wondering.
A
I love you so, please don't go,
A7 D
please stay here with me in Mendocino.
Chorus:
D
Mendocino, Mendocino..where life's such a groove
A
you blow your mind in the morning.
A
We used to walk through the park,
A7 D
Make love along the way in Mendocino.
#3.
D
Like I told you, can you dig it?
A
If you wanna groove, I'll be glad to have you.
A
Cause I love you so, please don't go,
A7 D
please stay here with me in Mendocino.
Chorus:
ADD:
D
Mendocino.(x3)(Fade)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play Mendocino
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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.