So Long Dixie
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E C
Lazy moon,
F E
magnolia bloom perfume
Am D Am D
that Dixie will receive...
Am G
A lady fading fast
F G
still clinging to the past
Dm Em A (Bm C#m)
and she had you hating to leave...
Chorus:
D Em A7
So long, Dixie, sweet Dixie girl
G D
You sure had style
D D7
Recalling times we've had
G G/F# Em
With all your good and bad
A7 D B
I'm glad I had you for a while
II:
When we get the blues
We just shine up our shoes
And head for Dixie's place
We sit ourselves right down
And pass the Bourbon round
Let Dixie get on the case
Chorus
III(upper with a semitone):
Years go by, some memories fade and die
But, Dixie, you still shine
Now up here where it's cold
Folks don't understand your soul
Dixie, you're still part of mine
Chorus(x4)+fade...
How to play So Long Dixie
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.