Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree
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INTRO: |C///|////|Em///|////|Dm///|////|G///|////|
C Em
I'm comin' home, I've done my time,
Gm A7 Dm
now I've got to know what is and isn't mine.
Fm C Am
If you received my letter tellin' you I'd soon be free,
D7 Fm6 G7
then you'll know just what to do if you still want me,
Fm6 G7
if you still want me.
Chorus:
C Em
Tie a yellow ribbon round the ole oak tree
Gm A Dm
it's been three long years, do you still want me?
Fm C E Am
If I don't see a ribbon round the ole oak tree,
C
I'll stay on the bus, forget about us.
Am A
Put the blame on me.
Dm7 Fm6 D7 G7 C/// 1st x:
Am///|Dm///|G7///
If I don't see a yellow ribbon round the ole oak tree. 2nd x: skip to
musical break
2nd verse:
Bus driver please look for me,
cause I couldn't bear to see what I might see.
I'm really still in prison and my love she holds the key-
a simple yellow ribbon's what I need to set me free,
I wrote and told her please.
Chorus
Slow down...
Musical break: C///|Em///|////|Gm///|A / A7 /|Dm///|////
Dm7 Fm6 C A9 (or A7)
Now the whole darn bus is cheerin' and I can't believe I see,
Dm7 Fm6 D7 G7 C Em Gm A Dm G
C
(a tempo) a hundred yellow ribbons 'round the ole oak tree.
How to play Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree
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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.