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Ida Red

Misc Traditional

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Ida Red by Misc Traditional in the key of D

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

Verse 1
DIda Red, Ida GGreen, DPrettiest Girl I've AEver DSeen.
DIda Red, Ida GBlue, DI Got Stuck On AIda DToo.

Instrumental
D A D
D A D
D G D A D
D G D A D

Verse 2
DIda Red, Her Eyes So GBright, DHold Me Close On A ACold, Dark DNight.
DIda Red, So Warm, So GNear, DSoftest Voice I AEver Did DHear.

Instrumental
D A D
D A D
D G D A D
D G D A D

Verse 3
DIda Red, Ida GWhite, DKissed Her Once On A AFriday DNight.
DIda Red, Ida GBlack, DWish That Girl Would AWrite Me DBack.

Instrumental
D A D
D A D
D G D A D
D G D A D

Verse 4
DIda Red, She Smiled At GMe, DSweetest Thing I AEver Did DSee.
DIda Red, My Only GOne, DLoved Her Since The ADay DBegun.

Instrumental
D A D
D A D
D G D A D
D G D A D

Verse 5
DIda Red, Ida GGold, DPrettiest Thing I ADid DBehold.
DIda Red, Ida GGray, TDhinkin' 'Bout Her ANight And DDay.

Instrumental
D A D
D A D
D G D A D
D G D A D

Verse 6
DIda Red, The Day Is GThrough, DAin't Nothin' Left But AMe And DYou.
DThe Fiddle's Slow, The Porch Light's GLow, DIda Red, APlease Don't DGo.

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Ida Red?

The chords for Ida Red are: D, A, G

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: D, A, G

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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