Tanya Montana
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Key C
[Intro]
C Em7 F C
F C G C G
[Verse 1] spoken
C Em7
Why the day you were born girl
F C F C
Your mom and I named you Tanya Montana
Dm G
I just thought you should know
[Chorus 1]
C Em7 F C
Your eyes were as blue as the skies of Montana
F C G C G
Your skin was as white as fresh falling snow
C C#dim Dm
Tanya Montana is something to see
G C G G7
A dream that came true for your mother and me
C Em7 F C
A small piece of Heaven on earth as they say
Em Dm7 G C
But Tanya Montana is so far away
[Solo]
C Em7 F C
F C G C G
*** Key change sharp or capo 1 below ***
G
[Verse 2] spoken
C Em7
Why some day you're gonna grow up
F C
And you're gonna leave us sweet Tanya
F C
And some man will steal you
Dm G
Some man's gonna steal you away I know
C Em7
But you know me and your momma
F C
Why we love you Montana
F C
Lord it's gonna break our hearts
G C G
When we see you go
[Chorus 2]
C C#dim Dm
Tanya Montana has been on my mind
G C G
Like the eagles that fly above reaching the light
C Em7 F C
Searching for freedom you'll find it someday
Em7 Dm7 G C
And then Tanya Montana will be so far away
[Outro]
C Em7 F C
F C G Dm7 G
C Em7 F C
How to play Tanya Montana
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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.