Va Pensiero
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Va pensiero, sull’ ali dorate Go, my thoughts on golden wings;
A E E7
Va pensiero sull'ali dorate
A B7 E
Cross the mountains then fly over the oceans
A E
Reach the land find the place where all children go
A E A E A
Every night after listening to this lullaby
B7
There you'll find their heroes alive
E
Protecting their innocence
A E B7
Bless them all 'cause their simple soul
E
is so pure and wonderful
A E E7
Va pensiero sull'ali dorate
A E A
Let this beautiful dream carry on for all night long
E B7 E B7
Lend them your golden wings every fear will fly away
A E
Take them by the hand help them find an easy way
Lead them back to the light, back to the light
B7 A E B7
Where they once used to belong
E E7
Where they can remain children as long as they want
A E E7
Va pensiero sull'ali dorate
A E E7
Cross the mountains then fly over the oceans
A E E7
Reach the land find the place where all children go
A E A E A E7
Every night after listening to this lullaby
A E A E D-A
Every night after listening to this lullaby
How to play Va Pensiero
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 A. 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.