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Lorelei

Scorpions

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lorelei by Scorpions

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro : G#m E C#m F#(2x)

Verse
G#mThere Was A Time When We Sailed On TD#mogether
D#Once Had A Dream That We Shared On TheG#m Way
EThere Was A Place Where We Used To Seek SBhelter
C#mI Never Knew The APain Of The Price I WoulD#d Pay

G#mYou Led Me On With A Cloak And AD#m Dagger
AndD# I Didn’t Know You Had Made OtherG#m Plans
You EHad Me Believe We Were Meant For BForever
C#mI Really Thought My AHeart Would Be Safe In YouD#r Hands

Chorus
G#mLoreleiE​
My Ship Has BPassed You ByB​
And Though You PC#mromised Me ToC#m Show The Way
D#You Led Me AstD#ray
You Were My G#mLoreleEi
What Kind Of BFool Was I B​
'Cause I BeC#mlieved In EveryC#m Word You Said
And D#Now I WonderD# Why
G#mLorelei

Intro : G#m E C#m F#

Verse
G#mThere Was A Time When We Held One D#mAnother
D#Baring Our Souls In The Light Of The G#mFlame
EThose Were The Days Now I’ve Lost My IlBlusions
C#mSometimes I Wake In TheA Night And I Call Out YouD#r Name

Chorus] [Overtone
A#mLoreleiF#​
My Ship Has C#Passed You BC#y
And Though You PD#mromised Me ToD#m Show The Way
FYou Led Me AstFray
You Were MyA#m LoreleiF#​
What Kind Of C#Fool Was IC#​
'Cause I BeD#mlieved In EverD#my Word You Said
And FNow I WonderF Why
LorA#melei

Now G#mThere’s A Light That Shines On TheD#m River
D#Blinding My Eyes From So FarG#m Away
EShot Through The Heart But Now I Know BBetter
AsC#m Hard As It Is ToA Resist The Song That YoD#u Play

Chorus
A#mLorelei  F#​
My Ship Has C#Passed You BC#y
And Though You PD#mromised Me ToD#m Show The Way
FYou Led Me AstFray
Oh! LoreleiA#m        F#​
What Kind Of C#Fool Was IC#​
'Cause I BeD#mlieved In EverD#my Word You Said
And FNow I WonderF Why
LorA#melei

Ending : A#m F# D#m G#(2x)
Also available in: C D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lorelei?

The chords for Lorelei are: G#m, E, C#m, F#, D#m, D#, B, A, A#m, C#, F, G#

What is the original key of Lorelei?

The original key is G#m.

What is the difficulty of playing Lorelei?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Lorelei in another key?

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

Can Lorelei be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Lorelei on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Lorelei?

Lorelei uses 12 chords: G#m, E, C#m, F#, D#m, D#, B, A, A#m, C#, F, G#

What is the easiest way to play Lorelei?

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 Lorelei released in?

Lorelei was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Lorelei?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Lorelei 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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