Shenandoah
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D Bm A
e|-------2-------2-----|----------------------|----------------------
B|-------3----------3--|-------3--------3-----|-------2--------2-----
G|------------2--------|-------4-----------4--|-------2-----------2--
D|--0------0-----------|-------------4--------|-------------2--------
A|---------------------|--2-------2-----------|--0-------0-----------
E|---------------------|----------------------|----------------------
G Em
|-------3--------3-----|-------0--------0-----|
|-------0-----------0--|-------0-----------0--|
|-------------0--------|-------------0--------|
|----------------------|----------------------|
|----------------------|----------------------|
|--3-------3-----------|--0-------0-----------|
Intro: D x3
D Bm A D
Playing back the lines, we said again
D Bm A D
It’s taken me some time to get to this end
D G Em D
I thought that we could light a fire
D G Em D
We’d go out and watch the stars
D Bm A D
When the darkness falls, I’ll still see your face
D Bm A D
Smoke gets in your eyes, that’s why you look that way
D G Em D
Moon’s hiding far behind the trees
D G Em D
But it’s always there, the river brings it closer to me
D G Em D
Wouldn't you like to light a fire?
D G Em D
We could go out and watch the stars
(Start strumming)
D Bm D G D
Shenandoah la lo-ove, la lo-ove, la lo-ove x2
D G Em D
Wouldn't you like to light a fire?
D G Em D
We could go out and watch the stars
D G Em D
Wouldn't you like to light a fire?
D G Em D
Wouldn't you want to watch the stars?
(Just strum bass note and chord)
D Bm D G D
Shenandoah la lo-ove, la lo-ove, la lo-ove x2
(Back to normal strumming here)
D Bm D G D
Shenandoah la lo-ove, la lo-ove, la lo-ove x5
End on D
How to play Shenandoah
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 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.