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Lorelei

Scorpions

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lorelei by Scorpions in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro : Am F Dm G(2x)

Verse
AmThere Was A Time When We Sailed On EmTogether
EOnce Had A Dream That We Shared On ThAme Way
FThere Was A Place Where We Used To Seek SChelter
DmI Never Knew TheA# Pain Of The Price I WoulEd Pay

AmYou Led Me On With A Cloak And EmA Dagger
AndE I Didn’t Know You Had Made OtheAmr Plans
You FHad Me Believe We Were Meant For CForever
DmI Really Thought MyA# Heart Would Be Safe In YouEr Hands

Chorus
AmLoreleFi
My Ship Has CPassed You ByC​
And Though You PDmromised Me TDmo Show The Way
EYou Led Me AsEtray
You Were My AmLorelFei
What Kind Of CFool Was I C​
'Cause I BeDmlieved In EverDmy Word You Said
And ENow I WondeEr Why
AmLorelei

Intro : Am F Dm G

Verse
AmThere Was A Time When We Held OneEm Another
EBaring Our Souls In The Light Of TheAm Flame
FThose Were The Days Now I’ve Lost My IlClusions
DmSometimes I Wake In ThA#e Night And I Call Out YouEr Name

Chorus] [Overtone
BmLoreleGi
My Ship Has DPassed You DBy
And Though You PEmromised Me TEmo Show The Way
F#You Led Me AstrF#ay
You Were MyBm LoreleGi
What Kind Of DFool Was DI
'Cause I BeEmlieved In EveEmry Word You Said
And F#Now I Wonder F#Why
LorBmelei

Now AmThere’s A Light That Shines On ThEme River
EBlinding My Eyes From So FaAmr Away
FShot Through The Heart But Now I Know CBetter
AsDm Hard As It Is TA#o Resist The Song That YoEu Play

Chorus
BmLorelei G​
My Ship Has DPassed You DBy
And Though You PEmromised Me TEmo Show The Way
F#You Led Me AstrF#ay
Oh! LoreleiBm       G​
What Kind Of DFool Was DI
'Cause I BeEmlieved In EveEmry Word You Said
And F#Now I Wonder F#Why
LorBmelei

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Lorelei?

The chords for Lorelei are: Am, F, Dm, G, Em, E, C, A#, Bm, D, F#, A

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: Am, F, Dm, G, Em, E, C, A#, Bm, D, F#, A

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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