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Lorelei

Scorpions

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Romance Mood: Romantic View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro : Gm D# Cm F(2x)

Verse
GmThere Was A Time When We Sailed On DmTogether
DOnce Had A Dream That We Shared On ThGme Way
D#There Was A Place Where We Used To Seek ShA#elter
CmI Never Knew TheG# Pain Of The Price I WoulDd Pay

GmYou Led Me On With A Cloak And DmA Dagger
AndD I Didn’t Know You Had Made OtheGmr Plans
You D#Had Me Believe We Were Meant For FA#orever
CmI Really Thought MyG# Heart Would Be Safe In YouDr Hands

Chorus
GmLoreleD#i
My Ship Has A#Passed You By A#​
And Though You PCmromised Me TCmo Show The Way
DYou Led Me AsDtray
You Were My GmLorelD#ei
What Kind Of A#Fool Was I  A#​
'Cause I BeCmlieved In EverCmy Word You Said
And DNow I WondeDr Why
GmLorelei

Intro : Gm D# Cm F

Verse
GmThere Was A Time When We Held OneDm Another
DBaring Our Souls In The Light Of TheGm Flame
D#Those Were The Days Now I’ve Lost My IllA#usions
CmSometimes I Wake In ThG#e Night And I Call Out YouDr Name

Chorus] [Overtone
AmLoreleFi
My Ship Has CPassed You CBy
And Though You PDmromised Me TDmo Show The Way
EYou Led Me AstEray
You Were MyAm LoreleFi
What Kind Of CFool Was CI
'Cause I BeDmlieved In EveDmry Word You Said
And ENow I WonderE Why
LorAmelei

Now GmThere’s A Light That Shines On ThDme River
DBlinding My Eyes From So FaGmr Away
D#Shot Through The Heart But Now I Know BA#etter
AsCm Hard As It Is TG#o Resist The Song That YoDu Play

Chorus
AmLorelei F​
My Ship Has CPassed You CBy
And Though You PDmromised Me TDmo Show The Way
EYou Led Me AstEray
Oh! LoreleiAm       F​
What Kind Of CFool Was CI
'Cause I BeDmlieved In EveDmry Word You Said
And ENow I WonderE Why
LorAmelei

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Lorelei?

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