Shenandoah
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Intro: Bb Gm F Bb
Verse:
Bb Eb Bb
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you,
Bb Eb Bb
A-way, you rolling river
Eb F Gm
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to see you
Eb Bb Dm
A-way, we're bound away,
Gm F Bb
Cross the wide Missouri.
Verse:
Bb Eb Bb
Oh, Shenandoah, I love your daughter,
Bb Eb Bb
A-way, you rolling river
Eb F Gm
For her I'd cross the raging waters
Eb Bb Dm
A-way, we're bound away,
Gm F Bb
Cross the wide Missouri.
Verse:
Bb Eb Bb
For ten long years I courted Sally
Bb Eb Bb
A-way, you rolling river
Eb F Gm
She broke my heart here in this valley
Eb Bb Dm
A-way, we're bound away,
Gm F Bb
Cross the wide Missouri.
Verse:
Bb Eb Bb
The Missouri she's a mighty river
Bb Eb Bb
A-way, you rolling river
Eb F Gm
The Missouri she's a mighty river
Eb Bb Dm
A-way, we're bound away,
Gm F Bb
Cross the wide Missouri.
Verse:
Bb Eb Bb
Oh Shenandoah I'd love to see you
Bb Eb Bb
A-way, you rolling river
Eb F Gm
Oh, Shenandoah, I'll never grieve you
Eb Bb Dm
A-way, we're bound away,
Gm F Bb
Cross the wide Missouri.
Instrumental: (VERSE CHORDS)
Bb Eb Bb Bb Eb Bb Eb F Gm
Eb Bb Dm Gm F Bb
Verse:
Bb Eb Bb
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you,
Bb Eb Bb
A-way, you rolling river
Eb F Gm
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to see you
Eb Bb Dm
A-way, we're bound away,
Gm F Bb
Cross the wide Missouri.
How to play Shenandoah
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.