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Tennessee

The Clockmakers

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Tennessee by The Clockmakers in the key of D

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Recorded Version Is In A Major

Intro
D    G    D
Bm   F#m   Em7  A

Verse 1
The DTobacco Field Tilted GToward The Edge Of DSummer, Dadd4       D​
Greener Than BmAnything That F#mIt Could Ever KAeep. A7​
The CBmreek Rehearsed The GSame Old ConverDsation Dadd4       D​
With Stones Best GMeant To AListen, Not To DSpeak. Dsus4       D​

Verse 2
The DBlackberries Slowly DGarkened In The SunDshine, Dadd4       D​
Using BmAll Of June JF#must To Learn Their NaAme.  A7​
We FoBmund Them Where TheG Pasture Met The DForest,Dadd4       D​
TaGking What The ABluebirds Couldn't DClaim. Dadd4       D​

Chorus
Where GTennessee A7Narrows Toward VirDginia, Dadd4       D​
The GBrick House Holds The A7Stories We All DKnew.  Dadd4       D​
It BmCarries All Our GSummers Through The DHollersDadd4,      D​
Em7Always Leaving RA7oom For Someone NDew.

Verse 3
Love's DVoices Crossed These GHills Before The DDaylighDadd4t.     D​
I BmHear Them As I F#mWhisper Through The TArails. A7​
My BmBrother And My GSisters Left Their DFootpriDadd4nts,   D​
Grown Over GNow But This AFarm Still Tells Their DTales. Dadd4       D​

Verse 4
I DStill See Mom And GDad Along The DHillsidDadd4es,    D​
Though Their BmDays In F#mTennessee Are GAone. A7​
And SBmtill I See My GDaughter Walk BeDside ThDadd4em.    D​
So They Can GPass Their ADusk Onto Her DDawn.  Dadd4       D​

Chorus
Where GTennessee ANarrows Toward DVirginia,Dadd4       D​
The GBrick House Holds The AStories We All DKnew.  Dadd4       D​
It BmCarries All Our GSummers Through The DHollersDadd4,      D​
Em7Always Leaving RA7oom For Someone NeDw.

Verse 5
The DHills Keep Watch GAbove The RollingD Pastures,
While Seasons BmPass Like F#mShadows Through The TArees.
We LeBmave Our Names GBehind Us As We DWander,
Someone Will GFind Them In AAnother Summer DBreeze.

Chorus
Where GTennessee ANarrows Toward DVirginiDadd4a,     D​
The GBrick House Holds The AStories We All DKnew.  Dadd4       D​
It BmCarries All Our GSummers Through The DHollersDadd4,      D​
Em7Always Leaving RA7oom For Someone NeDw.
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Tennessee?

The chords for Tennessee are: D, G, Bm, F#m, Em7, A, Dadd4, A7, Dsus4

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: D, G, Bm, F#m, Em7, A, Dadd4, A7, Dsus4

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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