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Ida Red

Misc Traditional

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

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

Verse 1
EIda Red, Ida AGreen, EPrettiest Girl I've BEver ESeen.
EIda Red, Ida ABlue, EI Got Stuck On BIda EToo.

Instrumental
E B E
E B E
E A E B E
E A E B E

Verse 2
EIda Red, Her Eyes So ABright, EHold Me Close On A BCold, Dark ENight.
EIda Red, So Warm, So ANear, ESoftest Voice I BEver Did EHear.

Instrumental
E B E
E B E
E A E B E
E A E B E

Verse 3
EIda Red, Ida AWhite, EKissed Her Once On A BFriday ENight.
EIda Red, Ida ABlack, EWish That Girl Would BWrite Me EBack.

Instrumental
E B E
E B E
E A E B E
E A E B E

Verse 4
EIda Red, She Smiled At AMe, ESweetest Thing I BEver Did ESee.
EIda Red, My Only AOne, ELoved Her Since The BDay EBegun.

Instrumental
E B E
E B E
E A E B E
E A E B E

Verse 5
EIda Red, Ida AGold, EPrettiest Thing I BDid EBehold.
EIda Red, Ida AGray, TEhinkin' 'Bout Her BNight And EDay.

Instrumental
E B E
E B E
E A E B E
E A E B E

Verse 6
EIda Red, The Day Is AThrough, EAin't Nothin' Left But BMe And EYou.
EThe Fiddle's Slow, The Porch Light's ALow, EIda Red, BPlease Don't EGo.

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Ida Red?

The chords for Ida Red are: E, B, A

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: E, B, A

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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