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Melinda Down The Line

Ian Fitzgerald

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Melinda Down The Line by Ian Fitzgerald

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Chords
F       133211
F7      131211
Bb      x13331
C       x32010
Dm      xx0231
Dsus4   xx0233
G       320003
G7      320001
Gm      355333
Gsus4   355533

Picking Pattern
F / F7

Bb

C

Dm / Dsus4

Dsus4 :
G / G7 / Gm / Gsus4

G7

Verse 1
FI've Been Weary Since I Woke, Saw The Light And Smelled The Smoke
BbI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LineF​
FThere's A Woman 'Neath My Window; I Don't Wanna Let Her In, Though
BbI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LineF​

Chorus
BbGonna Meet Her Down The Line
Where Good Fortune Meets DesigFn
Where The BeneGfits You Pray For
Meet The Penitence You PaG7y For
And A Dollar CAin't Worth Nothing
'Cause It Can't Buy Any BbTime
FGonna Make Sure That
BbMelinda's Doing FineF​

Verse 2
FI Have Held Her Body Quaking Every Time She's Been Forsaken
BbI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LineF​
FEven If I Held The Gun, It Would Be Straight To Me She'd Run
BbI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LineF​

Chorus
BbGonna Meet Her Down The Line
Where Good Fortune Meets DesigFn
Where The BeneGfits You Pray For
Meet The Penitence You PaG7y For
And A Dollar CAin't Worth Nothing
'Cause It Can't Buy Any BbTime
FGonna Make Sure That
BbMelinda's Doing FineF​

Verse 3
DmIn Her Home Behind The Mine Shaft,
She Could Hear It When The BBboys Laughed
FOr When One Would Drop His Ax
And Pass The Cards Bb​
DmNot A Single Bird In Sight;
She Imagined They Took FliBbght
F'Cause There's Work To Be Had Here,
But It's Hard    Bb​
FGot To Scrub The Pots And Pans
If You Want To Watch Her DanceBb​
BbI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LineF​
FYou Can Beg Forevermore,
But She'll Never Take TheBb Floor
BbI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LineF​

Chorus
BbGonna Meet Her Down The Line
Where Good Fortune Meets DesigFn
Where The BenGmefits You Pray For
Meet The Penitence You Gsus4Pay For
And A Dollar DmAin't Worth NotChing
'Cause It Can't Buy Any BbTime
FGonna Make Sure That
Melinda's Doing FineF​

Verse 4
FThere's The Gentle Dark Of Night And The Dark You Just Can't Fight
BbI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LineF​
F
Hold her hand and sign the deed :
Satisfaction Guaranteed  F7​
BbI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LineF​

Solo
Bb       F
Bb       F

Verse 5
DmSweat That Started On Her Brow
Wound Up Buried By The PlowBb​
FIn The Soil Being Swept
To Either Side       Bb​
DmBut Rocks Aren't Fit To Plant In;
Some Folks Work So They CanBb't Sin
FAnd Some So They Can Say,
"At Least We Tried"     Bb​
FThere Are Foxes In The Yard
'Til The Morning Standing GuardBb​
BbI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LineF​
FI Would Comfort, But I Can't:
Planned My Last WordsF7 In Advance
BbI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LineF​

Final Chorus
BbGonna Meet Her Down The Line
Where Good Fortune Meets DesigFn
Where The BeneGmfits You Pray For
Meet The Penitence You PayC For
And A Dollar CAin't Worth Nothing
'Cause It Can't Buy Any BbTime
FGonna Make Sure That
Melinda's Doing FineF​

Outro
F
Also available in: C D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Melinda Down The Line?

The chords for Melinda Down The Line are: F, F7, Bb, C, Dm, Dsus4, G, G7, Gm, Gsus4

What is the original key of Melinda Down The Line?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing Melinda Down The Line?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Melinda Down The Line in another key?

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

Can Melinda Down The Line be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Melinda Down The Line on ukulele?

Chord Melinda Down The Line can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Melinda Down The Line?

Melinda Down The Line uses 10 chords: F, F7, Bb, C, Dm, Dsus4, G, G7, Gm, Gsus4

What is the easiest way to play Melinda Down The Line?

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 Melinda Down The Line released in?

Melinda Down The Line was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Melinda Down The Line?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Melinda Down The Line 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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