Mississippi Moon
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
G C
F F# G / F F# G / F F# G
C D
You tell me you're lonely
Bm Em
I know how you feel
C D
Leaning up at the bones
Bm Em
Rocking back on my heals
C D
She's a wild bird that wandered
G Em
Too easy, too stray
C D
I knew she had to lose me
Bm Cmaj7
To find her own way
[Refrão](Chorus)
Em C G
Oh, curry*, I'll be coming soon
G G7 C F F# G
--> Through the Lou'siana pines to the Mississippi moon (x2)
C D
A wave on the ocean
Bm Em
A whirlwind on the sea
C D
I took a notion
Bm Em
That her ship would not land(?)
C D
So light me a candle
G Em
In the forest so deep
C D
Honey, lay down beside me
Bm Cmaj7
Angels rock us to sleep
[Refrão](Chorus)
Em C G
Oh, curry*, I'll be coming soon
G G7 C F F# G
--> Through the Lou'siana pines to the Mississippi moon (x2)
F F# G F F# G
* prepare, make one presentable, spruce up
How to play Mississippi Moon
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 G. 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.