Talk To Me Of Mendocino
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Intro: Em C D G C D G
Em G D G
I BID farewell to the state of old New York
C D G
My home away from home
C C/G G
In the state of New York I came of age
Am C D
When first I started roaming
Em C D G
And the trees grow high in New York state
Em D7 G
And they shine like gold in autumn
C C/G G
Never had the blues (from) whence Icame
Am C D
But in new York state I caught 'em
G C C/G
Talk to me of mendocino
G D G
Closing my eyes I hear the sea
C C/G
Must I wait, must I follow
G C G
Won't you say "come with me"
Interlude: Em C D G
G D G
And it's on to South bend, indiana
C Am D G
Flat out on the western plains
C C/G G
Rise up over the rockie sand dow non in to California
Am C D
Out tow here but the rocks remain
Em G D G
And let the sun set on the ocean
I Am D G
I will watch it from the shore
C C/G G
Let the sunrise over the red woods
Am C D
I'll rise with it till I rise no more
G C C/G
Talk to me of mendocino
G D G
Closing my eyes I hear the sea
C C/G
Must I wait, must I follow
G C G
Won't you say "come with me"
How to play Talk To Me Of Mendocino
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.