So Long Marianne
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G Am
Come over to the window my little darling
C G
I'd like to try to read your palm
F C
I used to think I was some kind of gypsy boy
Em D D7
Before I let you take me home
G Em
Cho...Now so long Marianne it's time we began
D D7 G
To laugh and cry and cry and laugh about it all again
G Am
Well you know that I love to live with you
C G
But you make me forget so very much
F C
I forget to pray for the angels
Em D D7
And then the angels forget to pray for us
Cho...
G Am
We met when we were almost young
C G
Deep in the green Lilac park
F C
You held on to me like I was a crucifix
Em D D7
As we went kneeling thru the dark
Cho...
Dan Nicholas
Heldan Enterprises
e-mail: nicholdb@istar.ca
e-mail: dan.nicholas@ottawa.com
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How to play So Long Marianne
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.