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Lorelei

Scorpions

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro : Em C Am D(2x)

Verse
EmThere Was A Time When We Sailed On BmTogether
BOnce Had A Dream That We Shared On ThEme Way
CThere Was A Place Where We Used To Seek SGhelter
AmI Never Knew TheF Pain Of The Price I WouBld Pay

EmYou Led Me On With A Cloak And BmA Dagger
AndB I Didn’t Know You Had Made OtheEmr Plans
You CHad Me Believe We Were Meant For GForever
AmI Really Thought MyF Heart Would Be Safe In YoBur Hands

Chorus
EmLoreleCi
My Ship Has GPassed You ByG​
And Though You PAmromised Me TAmo Show The Way
BYou Led Me AsBtray
You Were My EmLorelCei
What Kind Of GFool Was I G​
'Cause I BeAmlieved In EverAmy Word You Said
And BNow I WondeBr Why
EmLorelei

Intro : Em C Am D

Verse
EmThere Was A Time When We Held OneBm Another
BBaring Our Souls In The Light Of TheEm Flame
CThose Were The Days Now I’ve Lost My IlGlusions
AmSometimes I Wake In ThFe Night And I Call Out YoBur Name

Chorus] [Overtone
F#mLoreleiD​
My Ship Has APassed You ABy
And Though You PBmromised Me TBmo Show The Way
C#You Led Me AstrC#ay
You Were MyF#m LoreleiD​
What Kind Of AFool Was AI
'Cause I BeBmlieved In EveBmry Word You Said
And C#Now I Wonder C#Why
LorF#melei

Now EmThere’s A Light That Shines On ThBme River
BBlinding My Eyes From So FaEmr Away
CShot Through The Heart But Now I Know GBetter
AsAm Hard As It Is TFo Resist The Song That YBou Play

Chorus
F#mLorelei  D​
My Ship Has APassed You ABy
And Though You PBmromised Me TBmo Show The Way
C#You Led Me AstrC#ay
Oh! LoreleiF#m        D​
What Kind Of AFool Was AI
'Cause I BeBmlieved In EveBmry Word You Said
And C#Now I Wonder C#Why
LorF#melei

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Lorelei?

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

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

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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