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Ida Red

Misc Traditional

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Ida Red by Misc Traditional

Level: Beginner Decade: 1950s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Romance Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C G C
C G C
C F C G C
C F C G C
C G C
C G C
C F C G C
C F C G C

Verse 1
CIda Red, Ida FGreen, CPrettiest Girl I've GEver CSeen.
CIda Red, Ida FBlue, CI Got Stuck On GIda CToo.

Instrumental
C G C
C G C
C F C G C
C F C G C

Verse 2
CIda Red, Her Eyes So FBright, CHold Me Close On A GCold, Dark CNight.
CIda Red, So Warm, So FNear, CSoftest Voice I GEver Did CHear.

Instrumental
C G C
C G C
C F C G C
C F C G C

Verse 3
CIda Red, Ida FWhite, CKissed Her Once On A GFriday CNight.
CIda Red, Ida FBlack, CWish That Girl Would GWrite Me CBack.

Instrumental
C G C
C G C
C F C G C
C F C G C

Verse 4
CIda Red, She Smiled At FMe, CSweetest Thing I GEver Did CSee.
CIda Red, My Only FOne, CLoved Her Since The GDay CBegun.

Instrumental
C G C
C G C
C F C G C
C F C G C

Verse 5
CIda Red, Ida FGold, CPrettiest Thing I GDid CBehold.
CIda Red, Ida FGray, TChinkin' 'Bout Her GNight And CDay.

Instrumental
C G C
C G C
C F C G C
C F C G C

Verse 6
CIda Red, The Day Is FThrough, CAin't Nothin' Left But GMe And CYou.
CThe Fiddle's Slow, The Porch Light's FLow, CIda Red, GPlease Don't CGo.

Outro
C G C
C G C
C F C G C
C F C G C
C G C
C G C
C F C G C
C F C G C
Also available in: D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Ida Red?

The chords for Ida Red are: C, G, F

What is the original key of Ida Red?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Ida Red?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Ida Red in another key?

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

Can Ida Red be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Ida Red on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Ida Red?

Ida Red uses 3 chords: C, G, F

What is the easiest way to play Ida Red?

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 Ida Red released in?

Ida Red was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Ida Red?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Ida Red 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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