Chordyes

Goodnight Irene

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Goodnight Irene by Nat King Cole in the key of A

Hook
IreneA GoBmod Night IrE7ene Good Night Good Night IArene Good Night IreneC#m                 D​

Instruments
I'll E7See You In My Dreams   A    E7​

Verse
Last SaturdAay Night I GBmot Married Me E7And My Wife Settled Down                              A​
Now Me AA7nd My Wife Have Parted I'm Gonna DTake A Little Stroll DownE7town                              A   E7​

Bridge
ASome Times I Live In TBmhe Country SomE7e Times I Live In Town                       A​
A7Some Times I Take A Great Notion To Jump D#7In The River AnE7d Drown                          A  E7​

Bridge 2
AQuit Your RamblinBmg Quit Your Gambling StopE7 Staying Out Late At Night                              A​
A7Stay Home With Your Wife And Family And Stay By TD#7he Fireside Of RiE7ght                                A   E7​
Also available in: F (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Goodnight Irene?

The chords for Goodnight Irene are: A, Bm, E7, C#m, D, A7, D#7

What is the original key of Goodnight Irene?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing Goodnight Irene?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Goodnight Irene in another key?

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

Can Goodnight Irene be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Goodnight Irene on ukulele?

Chord Goodnight Irene can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Goodnight Irene?

Goodnight Irene uses 7 chords: A, Bm, E7, C#m, D, A7, D#7

What is the easiest way to play Goodnight Irene?

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 Goodnight Irene released in?

Goodnight Irene was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Goodnight Irene?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Goodnight Irene 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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