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Lorelei

Scorpions

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro : Cm G# Fm A#(2x)

Verse
CmThere Was A Time When We Sailed On GmTogether
GOnce Had A Dream That We Shared On ThCme Way
G#There Was A Place Where We Used To Seek ShD#elter
FmI Never Knew TheC# Pain Of The Price I WoulGd Pay

CmYou Led Me On With A Cloak And GmA Dagger
AndG I Didn’t Know You Had Made OtheCmr Plans
You G#Had Me Believe We Were Meant For FD#orever
FmI Really Thought MyC# Heart Would Be Safe In YouGr Hands

Chorus
CmLoreleG#i
My Ship Has D#Passed You By D#​
And Though You PFmromised Me TFmo Show The Way
GYou Led Me AsGtray
You Were My CmLorelG#ei
What Kind Of D#Fool Was I  D#​
'Cause I BeFmlieved In EverFmy Word You Said
And GNow I WondeGr Why
CmLorelei

Intro : Cm G# Fm A#

Verse
CmThere Was A Time When We Held OneGm Another
GBaring Our Souls In The Light Of TheCm Flame
G#Those Were The Days Now I’ve Lost My IllD#usions
FmSometimes I Wake In ThC#e Night And I Call Out YouGr Name

Chorus] [Overtone
DmLoreleA#i
My Ship Has FPassed You FBy
And Though You PGmromised Me TGmo Show The Way
AYou Led Me AstAray
You Were MyDm LoreleA#i
What Kind Of FFool Was FI
'Cause I BeGmlieved In EveGmry Word You Said
And ANow I WonderA Why
LorDmelei

Now CmThere’s A Light That Shines On ThGme River
GBlinding My Eyes From So FaCmr Away
G#Shot Through The Heart But Now I Know BD#etter
AsFm Hard As It Is TC#o Resist The Song That YoGu Play

Chorus
DmLorelei A#​
My Ship Has FPassed You FBy
And Though You PGmromised Me TGmo Show The Way
AYou Led Me AstAray
Oh! LoreleiDm       A#​
What Kind Of FFool Was FI
'Cause I BeGmlieved In EveGmry Word You Said
And ANow I WonderA Why
LorDmelei

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Lorelei?

The chords for Lorelei are: Cm, G#, Fm, A#, Gm, G, D#, C#, Dm, F, A, C

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: Cm, G#, Fm, A#, Gm, G, D#, C#, Dm, F, A, C

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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