Renfrew Valley
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
C G
I was born in Renfrew Valley,
F C
though I drifted far away.
C G
I’ve been back to see the old home,
F C
and my friends of other days
F C
Gone are old familiar faces,
G C
of the friends I used to know.
C G
Things have changed in Renfrew Valley,
F C
from the days of long ago.
[Verse 2]
C G
Others on the old farm living,
F C
I can call it home no more,
C G
Other folks sit by the fireside,
F C
other children round the door,
F C
Other voices sing the old songs,
G C
when the evening sun is low.
C G
Mother sang in Renfrew Valley,
F C
in the days of long ago.
[Verse 3]
C G
Take me back to Renfrew Valley,
F C
when I’m free from Earthly cares.
C G
Lay me down by dad and mother,
F C
let me rest forever there.
F C
When it’s springtime in the mountains,
G C
and the trillium flowers grow.
C G
I’ll be back in Renfrew Valley,
F C
as in days of long ago.
[Outro]
C G F C
How to play Renfrew Valley
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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.