The Star Spangled Waltz
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
D G
The band it was playing the Star Spangled Waltz
A7 D
The lights in the ballroom were low
D G
Oh twas sweet to my ears I fought back my tears
D A7 D
For that waltz broke my heart long ago
[Verse 2]
G D
My sweetheart grew jealous as I danced with a friend
E7 A7
And said that my love had grown false
D G
Then she told me goodbye neath that old southern sky
D A7 D
As we danced to the Star Spangled Waltz
[Verse 3]
D G
Then a face caught my eye as the dancers passed by
A7 D
It was my sweetheart who left me to pine
G
As she whispered my name I could see oh so plain
D A7 D
That her heart it was broken like mine
[Verse 4]
G D
Love had won its last fight as I kissed her that night
E7 A7
As I did in the days long ago
D G
We had found new romance though we cried as we danced
D A7 D G
To the beautiful Star Spangled Waltz
D A7 D
To the beautiful Star Spangled Waltz
How to play The Star Spangled Waltz
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 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.