Old Virginny
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
Dm G Dm
I was born in old Virginny
G Dm
To North Carolina I did go;
G
I fell in love with a pretty fair maiden
Dm G Dm
And her name I did not know
[Verse 2]
Dm G Dm
Her hair was of some brightsome color
G Dm
Her cheeks were of a rosy red
G
And in my heart I loved her dearly
Dm G Dm
Many a tear for her I shed
[Verse 3]
Dm G Dm
To my heart you are my darling
G Dm
At my door you're welcome in;
G
At my gate I'll meet you my darling
Dm G Dm
Oh, if your love I could only win
[Verse 4]
Dm G Dm
When I am asleep I'm a-dreaming about you
G Dm
When I'm awake I find no rest
G
And every moment seems like an hour
Dm G Dm
With aching pains all across my breast
[Verse 5]
Dm G Dm
I'd rather be in some dark valley
G Dm
Where that sun don't never shine
G
Than to see you another man's darling
Dm G Dm
When I know that you should be mine
[Verse 6]
Dm G Dm
When I am dead and in my coffin
G Dm
And my feet's towards the sun
G
Come and sit beside me darling
Dm G Dm
Come and think on the way you done
How to play Old Virginny
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.