Chordyes

Tennessee

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Tennessee by The Clockmakers

Recorded Version Is In A Major

Intro
C    F    C
Am   Em   Dm7  G

Verse 1
The CTobacco Field Tilted FToward The Edge Of CSummer, Cadd4       C
Greener Than AmAnything That EmIt Could Ever GKeep.G7
The CAmreek Rehearsed The FSame Old ConverCsation Cadd4       C
With Stones Best FMeant To GListen, Not To CSpeak. Csus4       C

Verse 2
The CBlackberries Slowly DFarkened In The SunCshine, Cadd4       C
Using AmAll Of June JEmust To Learn Their NGame. G7
We FoAmund Them Where TheF Pasture Met The CForest,Cadd4       C
TaFking What The GBluebirds Couldn't CClaim. Cadd4       C

Chorus
Where FTennessee G7Narrows Toward VirCginia, Cadd4       C
The FBrick House Holds The G7Stories We All CKnew.  Cadd4       C
It AmCarries All Our FSummers Through The CHollersCadd4,      C
Dm7Always Leaving RG7oom For Someone NCew.

Verse 3
Love's CVoices Crossed These FHills Before The CDaylighCadd4t.     C
I AmHear Them As I EmWhisper Through The GTrails.G7
My AmBrother And My FSisters Left Their CFootpriCadd4nts,   C
Grown Over FNow But This GFarm Still Tells Their CTales. Cadd4       C

Verse 4
I CStill See Mom And FDad Along The CHillsidCadd4es,    C
Though Their AmDays In EmTennessee Are GGone.G7
And SAmtill I See My FDaughter Walk BeCside ThCadd4em.    C
So They Can FPass Their GDusk Onto Her CDawn.  Cadd4       C

Chorus
Where FTennessee GNarrows Toward CVirginia,Cadd4       C
The FBrick House Holds The GStories We All CKnew.  Cadd4       C
It AmCarries All Our FSummers Through The CHollersCadd4,      C
Dm7Always Leaving RG7oom For Someone NeCw.

Verse 5
The CHills Keep Watch FAbove The RollingC Pastures,
While Seasons AmPass Like EmShadows Through The GTrees.
We LeAmave Our Names FBehind Us As We CWander,
Someone Will FFind Them In GAnother Summer CBreeze.

Chorus
Where FTennessee GNarrows Toward CVirginiCadd4a,     C
The FBrick House Holds The GStories We All CKnew.  Cadd4       C
It AmCarries All Our FSummers Through The CHollersCadd4,      C
Dm7Always Leaving RG7oom For Someone NeCw.
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FAQ

What are the chords for Tennessee?

The chords for Tennessee are: C, F, Am, Em, Dm7, G, Cadd4, G7, Csus4

What is the original key of Tennessee?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Tennessee?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Tennessee in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Tennessee be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Tennessee on ukulele?

Chord Tennessee can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Tennessee?

Tennessee uses 9 chords: C, F, Am, Em, Dm7, G, Cadd4, G7, Csus4

What is the easiest way to play Tennessee?

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 Tennessee released in?

Tennessee was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Tennessee?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Tennessee 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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