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Bonaparte's Retreat chords by
Willie Nelson
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Key: E major
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Met a girl that I loved

In a town way down in Texas

'Neath the stars up above

She was the sweetest girl

I ever did see

So I held her in my arms
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And told her of her many charms
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G

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And I kissed her

While the fiddles played
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'Bonaparte's Retreat'
Verse 2
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And all the world was bright

As I held her and that night

And I heard her say
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Don't you ever go away
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So I held her in my arms
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D

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G

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And told her of her many charms

And I kissed her

While the guitars played
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G

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'Bonaparte's
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Retreat'
Verse 3
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All the world was bright

As I held her and that night

And I heard her say
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D

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Don't you ever go away
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G

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So I held her in my arms

And told her of her many charms
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G

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And I kissed her

While the guitars played
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The 'Bonaparte's Retreat'
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Outro 1
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Chords
  • G

  • D

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Bonaparte's Retreat by Willie Nelson is E major.

The primary chords used in Bonaparte's Retreat are A, E.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Bonaparte's Retreat is approximately 194 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Bonaparte's Retreat. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Willie Nelson.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Bonaparte's Retreat to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Bonaparte's Retreat by Willie Nelson on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.