White Gardenias
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Capo 2
Intro: C F G (2x)
C F G
has she been around tonight
C F G
give a call if she should happen by
F G C (G or Am)
cause it's been at least a week, since last time i've seen her
F G C
white dress, white shoes, and white gardenias
C F G
maybe she went back to baltimore
C F G
bet she packed her bags the night before
C F G
took a taxi down to lex and 44th
C F G
caught the first train to baltimore
F G C (G or Am)
cause long ago she left her heart there cause she could not stop the bleedin'
F G C
white dress, white shoes, and white gardenias
solo
F C G
i don't know, where she goes whe she leaves
F C G
and i don't know, where she stays or whom she sees
C F G
so if you see her out tonight,
C F G
yeah just look her in the eye
F C (G or Am)
you might not know it now, but you'll know it when you see her
F G C
white dress, white shoes, and white gardenias
F G C
white dress, white shoes, and white gardenias
How to play White Gardenias
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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.