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Lorelei

Scorpions

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro : Dm A# Gm C(2x)

Verse
DmThere Was A Time When We Sailed On AmTogether
AOnce Had A Dream That We Shared On ThDme Way
A#There Was A Place Where We Used To Seek ShFelter
GmI Never Knew TheD# Pain Of The Price I WoulAd Pay

DmYou Led Me On With A Cloak And AmA Dagger
AndA I Didn’t Know You Had Made OtheDmr Plans
You A#Had Me Believe We Were Meant For FForever
GmI Really Thought MyD# Heart Would Be Safe In YouAr Hands

Chorus
DmLoreleA#i
My Ship Has FPassed You ByF​
And Though You PGmromised Me TGmo Show The Way
AYou Led Me AsAtray
You Were My DmLorelA#ei
What Kind Of FFool Was I F​
'Cause I BeGmlieved In EverGmy Word You Said
And ANow I WondeAr Why
DmLorelei

Intro : Dm A# Gm C

Verse
DmThere Was A Time When We Held OneAm Another
ABaring Our Souls In The Light Of TheDm Flame
A#Those Were The Days Now I’ve Lost My IllFusions
GmSometimes I Wake In ThD#e Night And I Call Out YouAr Name

Chorus] [Overtone
EmLoreleCi
My Ship Has GPassed You GBy
And Though You PAmromised Me TAmo Show The Way
BYou Led Me AstBray
You Were MyEm LoreleCi
What Kind Of GFool Was GI
'Cause I BeAmlieved In EveAmry Word You Said
And BNow I WonderB Why
LorEmelei

Now DmThere’s A Light That Shines On ThAme River
ABlinding My Eyes From So FaDmr Away
A#Shot Through The Heart But Now I Know BFetter
AsGm Hard As It Is TD#o Resist The Song That YoAu Play

Chorus
EmLorelei C​
My Ship Has GPassed You GBy
And Though You PAmromised Me TAmo Show The Way
BYou Led Me AstBray
Oh! LoreleiEm       C​
What Kind Of GFool Was GI
'Cause I BeAmlieved In EveAmry Word You Said
And BNow I WonderB Why
LorEmelei

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Lorelei?

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

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: Dm, A#, Gm, C, Am, A, F, D#, Em, G, B, D

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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