Mississippi River Queen
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G D
Hey, California you don't know me, New York City you can't show me
D E7 A
Anything I haven't seen at least a hundred times before
D G D
I still love you, New Orleans, Mississippi River Queen
D A D
'Cause when it comes to lovin' you beat all I've ever seen
[Verso 1]
G D
And I've seen a lot of ladies in my time
G A
I've had me a few women that were fine
D G
Ah, but I don't need no city woman messin' with my mind
D A D
So goodbye San Francisco, girl, I'm leavin' you behind
G D
Hey, California you don't know me, New York City you can't show me
D E7 A
Anything I haven't seen at least a hundred times before
D G D
I still love you, New Orleans, Mississippi River Queen
D A D
'Cause when it comes to lovin' you beat all I've ever seen
[Verso 2]
G D
And I've had some senoritas down in Mexico
G A
I met a few potatoes up in Idaho
D G
I've had a few peaches in Georgia and that San Antoine rose
D A D
If the good Lord made any better that you, he's the only one who knows
G D
Hey, California you don't know me, New York City you can't show me
D E7 A
Anything I haven't seen at least a hundred times before
D G D
I still love you, New Orleans, Mississippi River Queen
D A D
'Cause when it comes to lovin' you beat all I've ever seen
How to play Mississippi River Queen
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.