Paradise Valley
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This is an old hymn arranged for bluegrass. It's in 3/4 (waltz)
A D
As we travel through life with its trouble and strife
E A
I've a glorious hope to seat to give cheer on the way
D
Soon this life will be o'er and I'll rest on that shore
E A
Where the night has been turned into day
[Refrão]A
Up in paradise valley (up in the beautiful paradise valley)
D A
By the side of the river of life (of the river of life)
A
Up in paradise valley (up in the valley, the wonderful valley)
B E
We'll be free from all pain and all strife (from all pain and all strife)
A
There we'll live in the garden (there we shall live in the rose tinted garden)
D
'Neath the shade of the evergreen tree (of the evergreen tree)
A F#m
How I long for the paradise valley (for the paradise valley)
B E A
Where the beauty of heaven I'll see (beauty of heaven I'll see)
Solo: use Chorus chords
verse 2:
A D
As I roam the hillside, oh I list to the tide,
E A
As I pluck the sweet flowers that grow in the dale;
D
A faint picture is there of a land bright and fair
E A
Where perennial flowers ne'er fail.
[Refrão]A
Up in paradise valley (up in the beautiful paradise valley)
D A
By the side of the river of life (of the river of life)
A
Up in paradise valley (up in the valley, the wonderful valley)
B E
We'll be free from all pain and all strife (from all pain and all strife)
A
There we'll live in the garden (there we shall live in the rose tinted garden)
D
'Neath the shade of the evergreen tree (of the evergreen tree)
A F#m
How I long for the paradise valley (for the paradise valley)
B E A
Where the beauty of heaven I'll see (beauty of heaven I'll see)
How to play Paradise Valley
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 A. 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.