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Goodnight Irene

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

Hook
IreneG GoAmod Night IrD7ene Good Night Good Night IGrene Good Night IreneBm                C​

Instruments
I'll D7See You In My Dreams   G    D7​

Verse
Last SaturdGay Night I GAmot Married Me D7And My Wife Settled Down                              G​
Now Me AG7nd My Wife Have Parted I'm Gonna CTake A Little Stroll DownD7town                              G   D7​

Bridge
GSome Times I Live In TAmhe Country SomD7e Times I Live In Town                       G​
G7Some Times I Take A Great Notion To Jump C#7In The River AnD7d Drown                          G  D7​

Bridge 2
GQuit Your RamblinAmg Quit Your Gambling StopD7 Staying Out Late At Night                              G​
G7Stay Home With Your Wife And Family And Stay By TC#7he Fireside Of RiD7ght                                G   D7​
Also available in: F (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Goodnight Irene?

The chords for Goodnight Irene are: G, Am, D7, Bm, C, G7, C#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: G, Am, D7, Bm, C, G7, C#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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