Shenandoah
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verse 1
C F C
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you,
F C
Away, you rolling river
Am F
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you
C Em Am F G C
Away, I'm bound away, cross the wide Missouri.
verse 2
C F C
Oh, Shenandoah, I love your daughter,
F C
Away, you rolling river
Am F
Oh, Shenandoah, I love your daughter
C Em Am F G C
Away, I'm bound away, cross the wide Missouri.
verse 3
C F C
Oh, Shenandoah, I'm bound to leave you,
F C
Away, you rolling river
Am F
Oh, Shenandoah, I'm bound to leave you
C Em Am F G C
Away, I'm bound away, cross the wide Missouri.
verse 4
C F C
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to see you,
F C
Away, you rolling river
Am F
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to see you
C Em Am F G C
Away, I'm bound away, cross the wide Missouri.
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 C. 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.