The Mountains Of Tennessee
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E
Take me back, take me back to my old mountain home,
A E
take me back where my heart longs to be,
where we played by the brook in the cool shady nook,
B7
in the mountains of Tennessee.
E
In my old mountain home, where the wild roses bloom,
A E
is a spot just like heaven to me.
A E
Take me back, take me back to my old mountain home,
B7 E
in the mountains of Tennessee.
E
Take me back, take me back to my old mountain home,
A E
take me back to my old mother’s knee,
where the stars shine bright and the birds sing free,
B7
in the mountains of Tennessee.
E
Round my old mountain home, where I used to roam,
A E
they’re waiting a welcome for me.
A E
Take me back to my old log cabin home,
B7 E
in the mountains of Tennessee.
How to play The Mountains Of Tennessee
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.