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Dinah

Fats Waller

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

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
E6  Gdim  F#m7  B7

Verse
Emaj7Dinah, C#m7      F#m7      B7​
Is There Anyone Emaj7Finer  Amaj7       G#m7      C#7      E/G#      C#m7​
In The State Of CaroF#m7lina
B7If There Is And You E6Know Her GdimShow Her ToF#m7 Me   B7​

Verse
Emaj7Dinah, C#m7      F#m7      B7​
With Her Gypsy Eyes Emaj7Blazin'Amaj7       G#m7      C#7​
How I Love To Sit And F#m7Gaze In
B7To The Eyes Of E6Dinah LeeF#m7      B7​

Bridge
C#m Yet Every NC#m(+7)ight
My How I C#m7Shake With FF#7/A#right
C#m7 Because My DF#7inah Might
F#m7Change Her Mind About MC7e   B7​

Verse
But If Emaj7Dinah  C#m7      F#m7      B7​
Ever Wandered To Emaj7China  Amaj7       G#m7      C#7​
I Would Hop An Ocean LF#m7iner
B7Just To Be With Dinah E6Lee   F#m7      B7​

(Solo Over 2 Verses)

Verse
Emaj7  C#m7  F#m7  B7
Emaj7  Amaj7  G#m7  C#7
F#m7    B7
E6  Gdim  F#m7  B7

Verse
Emaj7  C#m7  F#m7  B7
Emaj7  Amaj7  G#m7  C#7
F#m7    B7
E6    F#m7  B7

Bridge
C#m Yet Every NC#m(+7)ight
My How I C#m7Shake With FF#7/A#right
C#m7 Because My DF#7inah Might
F#m7Change Her Mind About MC7e   B7​

Verse
But If Emaj7Dinah  C#m7      F#m7      B7​
Ever Wandered To Emaj7China  Amaj7       G#m7      C#7​
I Would Hop An Ocean LF#m7iner
B7Just To Be With Dinah E6Lee   F#m7      B7​
(Aja EBeeja Baja Beeja Baja Baja Rebowl
Talkin’ ‘Bout Dinah Lee) E7​
Also available in: G6 (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Dinah?

The chords for Dinah are: E6, Gdim, F#m7, B7, Emaj7, C#m7, Amaj7, G#m7, C#7, E/G#, C#m, C#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: E6, Gdim, F#m7, B7, Emaj7, C#m7, Amaj7, G#m7, C#7, E/G#, C#m, C#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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