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Melinda Down The Line

Ian Fitzgerald

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Melinda Down The Line by Ian Fitzgerald in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Chords
A       133211
A7      131211
D      x13331
E       x32010
F#m      xx0231
F#sus4   xx0233
B       320003
B7      320001
Bm      355333
Bsus4   355533

Picking Pattern
A / A7

D

E

F#m / F#sus4

Dsus4 :
B / B7 / Bm / Bsus4

B7

Verse 1
AI've Been Weary Since I Woke, Saw The Light And Smelled The Smoke
DI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinAe
AThere's A Woman 'Neath My Window; I Don't Wanna Let Her In, Though
DI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinAe

Chorus
DGonna Meet Her Down The Line
Where Good Fortune Meets DesigAn
Where The BeneBfits You Pray For
Meet The Penitence You PaB7y For
And A Dollar EAin't Worth Nothing
'Cause It Can't Buy Any DTime
AGonna Make Sure That
DMelinda's Doing FinAe

Verse 2
AI Have Held Her Body Quaking Every Time She's Been Forsaken
DI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinAe
AEven If I Held The Gun, It Would Be Straight To Me She'd Run
DI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinAe

Chorus
DGonna Meet Her Down The Line
Where Good Fortune Meets DesigAn
Where The BeneBfits You Pray For
Meet The Penitence You PaB7y For
And A Dollar EAin't Worth Nothing
'Cause It Can't Buy Any DTime
AGonna Make Sure That
DMelinda's Doing FinAe

Verse 3
F#mIn Her Home Behind The Mine Shaft,
She Could Hear It When The BDoys Laughed
AOr When One Would Drop His Ax
And Pass The Cards D​
F#mNot A Single Bird In Sight;
She Imagined They Took FliDght
A'Cause There's Work To Be Had Here,
But It's Hard    D​
AGot To Scrub The Pots And Pans
If You Want To Watch Her DanceD​
DI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinAe
AYou Can Beg Forevermore,
But She'll Never Take TheD Floor
DI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinAe

Chorus
DGonna Meet Her Down The Line
Where Good Fortune Meets DesigAn
Where The BenBmefits You Pray For
Meet The Penitence You Bsus4Pay For
And A Dollar F#mAin't Worth NothEing
'Cause It Can't Buy Any DTime
AGonna Make Sure That
Melinda's Doing FineA​

Verse 4
AThere's The Gentle Dark Of Night And The Dark You Just Can't Fight
DI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinAe
A
Hold her hand and sign the deed :
Satisfaction Guaranteed  A7​
DI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinAe

Solo
D       A
D       A

Verse 5
F#mSweat That Started On Her Brow
Wound Up Buried By The PlowD​
AIn The Soil Being Swept
To Either Side       D​
F#mBut Rocks Aren't Fit To Plant In;
Some Folks Work So They CanD't Sin
AAnd Some So They Can Say,
"At Least We Tried"     D​
AThere Are Foxes In The Yard
'Til The Morning Standing GuardD​
DI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinAe
AI Would Comfort, But I Can't:
Planned My Last WordsA7 In Advance
DI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinAe

Final Chorus
DGonna Meet Her Down The Line
Where Good Fortune Meets DesigAn
Where The BeneBmfits You Pray For
Meet The Penitence You PayE For
And A Dollar EAin't Worth Nothing
'Cause It Can't Buy Any DTime
AGonna Make Sure That
Melinda's Doing FineA​

Outro
A
Also available in: F (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Melinda Down The Line?

The chords for Melinda Down The Line are: A, A7, D, E, F#m, F#sus4, B, B7, Bm, Bsus4

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: A, A7, D, E, F#m, F#sus4, B, B7, Bm, Bsus4

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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