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Dinah

Fats Waller

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Dinah by Fats Waller in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1930s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Dinah
Written In 1925. Music, Harry Akst; Lyrics, Sam M. Lewis, Joe Young

Intro
A6  Cdim  Bm7  E7

Verse
Amaj7Dinah, F#m7      Bm7     E7​
Is There Anyone Amaj7Finer  Dmaj7       C#m7      F#7      A/C#      F#m7​
In The State Of CaroBm7lina
E7If There Is And You A6Know Her CdimShow Her ToBm7 Me  E7​

Verse
Amaj7Dinah, F#m7      Bm7     E7​
With Her Gypsy Eyes Amaj7Blazin'Dmaj7       C#m7      F#7​
How I Love To Sit And Bm7Gaze In
E7To The Eyes Of A6Dinah LeeBm7     E7​

Bridge
F#m Yet Every NF#m(+7)ight
My How I F#m7Shake With FB7/D#right
F#m7 Because My DB7inah Might
Bm7Change Her Mind About F7Me  E7​

Verse
But If Amaj7Dinah  F#m7      Bm7     E7​
Ever Wandered To Amaj7China  Dmaj7       C#m7      F#7​
I Would Hop An Ocean LBm7iner
E7Just To Be With Dinah A6Lee   Bm7     E7​

(Solo Over 2 Verses)

Verse
Amaj7  F#m7  Bm7  E7
Amaj7  Dmaj7  C#m7  F#7
Bm7    E7
A6  Cdim  Bm7  E7

Verse
Amaj7  F#m7  Bm7  E7
Amaj7  Dmaj7  C#m7  F#7
Bm7    E7
A6    Bm7  E7

Bridge
F#m Yet Every NF#m(+7)ight
My How I F#m7Shake With FB7/D#right
F#m7 Because My DB7inah Might
Bm7Change Her Mind About F7Me  E7​

Verse
But If Amaj7Dinah  F#m7      Bm7     E7​
Ever Wandered To Amaj7China  Dmaj7       C#m7      F#7​
I Would Hop An Ocean LBm7iner
E7Just To Be With Dinah A6Lee   Bm7     E7​
(Aja ABeeja Baja Beeja Baja Baja Rebowl
Talkin’ ‘Bout Dinah Lee) A7​
Also available in: G6 (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Dinah?

The chords for Dinah are: A6, Cdim, Bm7, E7, Amaj7, F#m7, Dmaj7, C#m7, F#7, A/C#, F#m, F#m(+7)

What is the original key of Dinah?

The original key is G6.

What is the difficulty of playing Dinah?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Dinah in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Dinah be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Dinah on ukulele?

Chord Dinah can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Dinah?

Dinah uses 12 chords: A6, Cdim, Bm7, E7, Amaj7, F#m7, Dmaj7, C#m7, F#7, A/C#, F#m, F#m(+7)

What is the easiest way to play Dinah?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Dinah released in?

Dinah was released in the 1930s. See more 1930s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Dinah?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Dinah to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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