The Lily Of The Valley
View chords used in this chart
chorus. Just play along with the recording and you'll get it
easily enough. Chords repeated in parentheses are just there to
guide the rhythm a bit.
C G7 Am (add g bass)
I am forever searching high and low
Am Dm
But why does every body tell me no?
(Dm) G C Dm7 G
Neptune of the seas, an answer for me please
C Dm7 G Am Dm Am Dm
The lily of the valley doesn't know
(Dm) A7/C#m C#dim Dm
I lie in wait with open eyes
(Dm) C7 F
I carry on through stormy skies
(F) C C7 C
I follow every course, my kingdom for a horse
F C/E Dm C G
But each time I grow old
C Dm7 G C Dm7 G
Serpent of the Nile, relieve me for a while
C F G Am7 G C
cast me from your spell and let me go
Messenger from seven seas has flown
To tell the king of Rhye he's lost his throne
Wars will never cease, is there time enough for peace?
The lily of the valley doesn't know
Extro: Am G|C
(beats) / / / / / (hold)
Strange chords:
Dm7 = xx0211
C#dim = xx1212
A7/C# = x42020
Am7 = x02213
C/E = xx2010
Also, I prefer playing C and G as 332010 and 320033 respectively,
but I don't know that it matters much.
submitted by:
Ted Hermary
czth@musica.mcgill.ca
How to play The Lily Of The Valley
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.