Tennessee
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CAPO 3
Verse:
G D Em C
It ain't often I take time to answer calls on the request line
G D Em C
But this one says that we're his best last chance
G D Em C
So all you people in radioland, turn it up loud, loud as you can
G D Em C
Help to carry these words of a desperate man
[Refrão] G D Em C
Do you believe in love and that we were meant to be?
G D Em C
Two words can free us, so repeat them after me "I do."
Am C G D Em C
from a boy in love to a girl called Tennessee
Verse:
G D
It's always scary when you find true love
Em C
Hits like lightning from high above
G D Em C
You might only get one chance to say
Chorus:
G D Em C
Do you believe in love and that we were meant to be?
G D Em C
Two words can free us, so repeat them after me "I do."
Am C G Am
from a boy in love to a girl called Tennessee
Bridge:
C Am
He got scared and let her slip away
C Am
Now he knows he's not afraid
C D
I'll put him on the air in case she's listening somewhere
Verse:
G D
Take it to heart, keep in mind
Em C
Try to reach out through the telephone line
G D Em C
Caller you're on the air, say it so she hears
Chorus:
G D Em C
Do you believe in love and that we were meant to be?
G D Em C
Two words can free us, so repeat them after me "I do."
Am C G D Em C
from a boy in love to a girl called Tennessee
Outro: G D Em C G
How to play Tennessee
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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.