Sally Was A Legend
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Sally was a legend in my heart
D
D
So we had to keep ourselves apart
G D
Push the dream towards me
G F
I can see a flower in the dark
C G
I can understand you
C G D
I don't understand the sacred heart
[Verse 2]
D
D
Sure as I can walk around this room
D
And the truth is evil
D
It's an evil truth to you-know-whom
G D
I can point to Norway
G F
I can point to Norway with my fist
C G
Sally was a legend
C G D
Sure as there are veins beneath her wrist
[Bridge]
Am7 D
Why?
A C D
Why?
[Verse 3]
D
Even with her eyes shut
D
She could see the faces on her lids
D
She could see my crying
D
That was long before I ever did
G D
And it's been a lifetime
G F
And with you I celebrate my life
C G
Sally was a legend
C G D
Now she's at the table with a knife
[Outro]
D
Sally was a legend
D
Sally was a legend, yeah
D
Sally was a legend
D
Sally was a legend, yeah
How to play Sally Was A Legend
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.