Smokey Mountain Memories
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Intro: F G C
verse 1
C Am
Smokey Mountain memories, 'Bout my home in Tennessee.
F G
Yesterday keeps calling me, Calling me back home.
C Am
Mountains rising in my soul, Higher than the dreams I've known.
F G C
Misty-eyed, they cling to me in my Smokey Mountains memories.
[Refrão] C
An old gray man with a dog, Asleep at his feet,
Dm Am
Played a worn out fiddle full of melodies.
C
He smiled with his eyes, But the lines on his face,
Dm G C
Told me more than the tunes he played.
verse 2
C Am
Talking about my Smokey Mountain memories, Pretty girl in Tennessee.
F G
I was such a fool to leave, Leave her all alone.
C Am
Think about her in my dreams; Wonder if she thinks of me.
F G C
Always, ever close to me in my Smokey Mountain memories.
[Refrão] C
An old gray man with a dog, Asleep at his feet,
Dm Am
Played a worn out fiddle full of melodies.
C
He smiled with his eyes, But the lines on his face,
Dm G C
Told me more than the tunes he played.
verse 3
C Am
Mister, play your fiddle, please. Play some mountain melodies.
F G
I've been down this Lonesome Road, So far from home.
C Am
Nothing left to hold onto. Made some plans, - but they fell through.
F G C
Now, there's nothing left for me but my Smokey Mountain memories.
verse 4
C Am
Talking about my Smokey Mountain memories, 'Bout my home in Tennessee.
F G
Yesterday keeps calling me, Calling me back home.
C Am
Mountains rising in my soul, Higher than the dreams I've known.
F G C
Misty-eyed, they cling to me in my Smokey Mountains memories.
Outro
F G C G C
Misty-eyed, they cling to me in my Smokey Mountains memories.
How to play Smokey Mountain Memories
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.