Miss The Mississippi And You
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I:
F F7 G
I'm growing tired of the big city lights
C F
Tired of the glamour and tired of the sights
A# D Gm
In all my dreams I am roaming once more
G C C7
Back to my home on that old river shore
[Refrão]
F F7 A# A#7
I am sad and weary far away from home
F C F
I miss the Mississippi and you dear
F F7 A# A#7
Mocking birds are singing 'round the cabin door
F C F
Miss the Mississippi and you
II:
A# F
I keep roaming the wide world over
E G G7
Always alone and blue, so blue
F F7 A# A#7
Nothing seems to cheer me under heaven's dome
F C F
Miss the Mississippi and you
[Refrão]
A# A# F F7
Memories are bringing, happy days of young
F C F
Miss the Mississippi and you, dear
F F7 A# A#7
Mocking birds are singing 'round the cabin door
F C F
Miss old Mississippi and you
III:
A# F
I keep roaming the wide world over
E G G7
Always alone and blue, so blue
A# A#7
Longing for my homeland
F F7
Muddy water shore
F C F
Miss the Mississippi and you
How to play Miss The Mississippi And You
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.