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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 G

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Chords
G       133211
G7      131211
C      x13331
D       x32010
Em      xx0231
Esus4   xx0233
A       320003
A7      320001
Am      355333
Asus4   355533

Picking Pattern
G / G7

C

D

Em / Esus4

Dsus4 :
A / A7 / Am / Asus4

A7

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

Chorus
CGonna Meet Her Down The Line
Where Good Fortune Meets DesigGn
Where The BeneAfits You Pray For
Meet The Penitence You PaA7y For
And A Dollar DAin't Worth Nothing
'Cause It Can't Buy Any CTime
GGonna Make Sure That
CMelinda's Doing FinGe

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

Chorus
CGonna Meet Her Down The Line
Where Good Fortune Meets DesigGn
Where The BeneAfits You Pray For
Meet The Penitence You PaA7y For
And A Dollar DAin't Worth Nothing
'Cause It Can't Buy Any CTime
GGonna Make Sure That
CMelinda's Doing FinGe

Verse 3
EmIn Her Home Behind The Mine Shaft,
She Could Hear It When The BCoys Laughed
GOr When One Would Drop His Ax
And Pass The Cards C​
EmNot A Single Bird In Sight;
She Imagined They Took FliCght
G'Cause There's Work To Be Had Here,
But It's Hard    C​
GGot To Scrub The Pots And Pans
If You Want To Watch Her DanceC​
CI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinGe
GYou Can Beg Forevermore,
But She'll Never Take TheC Floor
CI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinGe

Chorus
CGonna Meet Her Down The Line
Where Good Fortune Meets DesigGn
Where The BenAmefits You Pray For
Meet The Penitence You Asus4Pay For
And A Dollar EmAin't Worth NotDhing
'Cause It Can't Buy Any CTime
GGonna Make Sure That
Melinda's Doing FineG​

Verse 4
GThere's The Gentle Dark Of Night And The Dark You Just Can't Fight
CI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinGe
G
Hold her hand and sign the deed :
Satisfaction Guaranteed  G7​
CI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinGe

Solo
C       G
C       G

Verse 5
EmSweat That Started On Her Brow
Wound Up Buried By The PlowC​
GIn The Soil Being Swept
To Either Side       C​
EmBut Rocks Aren't Fit To Plant In;
Some Folks Work So They CanC't Sin
GAnd Some So They Can Say,
"At Least We Tried"     C​
GThere Are Foxes In The Yard
'Til The Morning Standing GuardC​
CI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinGe
GI Would Comfort, But I Can't:
Planned My Last WordsG7 In Advance
CI'm Gonna Meet Melinda Down The LinGe

Final Chorus
CGonna Meet Her Down The Line
Where Good Fortune Meets DesigGn
Where The BeneAmfits You Pray For
Meet The Penitence You PayD For
And A Dollar DAin't Worth Nothing
'Cause It Can't Buy Any CTime
GGonna Make Sure That
Melinda's Doing FineG​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Melinda Down The Line?

The chords for Melinda Down The Line are: G, G7, C, D, Em, Esus4, A, A7, Am, Asus4

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: G, G7, C, D, Em, Esus4, A, A7, Am, Asus4

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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