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Ballad of Louise chords by
Jeannie C. Riley
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
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I had a
Verse 1
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G

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love he was
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mine said he'd love me all the time
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I was sure our love was
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pure if love can be
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G

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Then one morning without warning truth came
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G
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Eb
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6

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calling on me and her name was Louise
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Ab
4

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I needn't tell you what she said
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I just wanted to be dead
Ab
Ab
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Eb
Eb
6

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For she didn't show mercy for me
Ab
Ab
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You should've seen her walk away
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into his waiting arms that day
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And I watched him stopped to kiss
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F#m
F#m
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Louise
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[ dobro ]
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The hour was late the night was warm
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A

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I hid the bundle beneath my arm
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The thought of what I'd soon
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be doing made me freeze
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But without fear I found them there just how
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and where I knew they'd be
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Sleeping cradled in his arms was Louise
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Now they close those heavy doors
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Eb
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I'll never leave here anymore
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But I dare not beg forgiveness on my knees
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Eb
Eb
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For it was done with careful plans
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she'll never steal another man
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For tomorrow they'll bury Louise
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • Dm

  • Eb

    6

  • Ab

    4

  • Db

    4

  • E

  • F#m

    2

  • A

  • Am

  • F

  • Gm

    3

  • Bb

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Ballad of Louise by Jeannie C. Riley is G major.

The primary chords used in Ballad of Louise are G, C, D, Dm, Eb, Ab.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, Dm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Ballad of Louise is approximately 83 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Ballad of Louise using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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