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Lorelei chords by
Lonnie Donegan
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Key: Eb major•
Verse 1
Eb
Eb
6

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B
B
2

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Em
Em

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B
B
2

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Em
Em

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D#
D#
6

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I kissed a girl
Em
Em

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in Burma,
D#
D#
6

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Em
Em

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D#
D#
6

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in a town they called Rangoon
Em
Em

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Her lips were hot as curry in the heat

of the afternoon

Her kisses were so spicy I thought
G
G

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my lips would fry
Em
Em

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But I never knew what kissing
Baug
Baug

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D#
D#
6

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was till I kissed Lorelei
Em
Em

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G
G

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Cm
Cm
3

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Em
Em

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D#
D#
6

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Em
Em

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Lo_ ere_ lei, Lore_ _ lei, Lorelei
Verse 2
D#
D#
6

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I kissed a girl in Africa,

I only had a hope (?)
Em
Em

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And every time I kissed her my

ears would turn to soap

She kissed me oceans deeply and she kissed
G
G

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me mountains high
Em
Em

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But I nev_ er knew what kissing
Baug
Baug

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D#
D#
6

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was till I kissed Lore_ lei
Em
Em

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G
G

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Baug
Baug

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Lo_ ere_ lei, Lorelei, Lorelei
Em
Em

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Verse 3
Baug
Baug

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Em
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kissed a girl in London town,

right underneath Big Ben

And as our lips were touching

the clock was striking ten

She kissed me there in April
G
G

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and it las_ ted till July
Em
Em

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D#
D#
6

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Em

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But I nev_ er knew what kissing
D#
D#
6

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Baug
Baug

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was till I kissed Lorelei
Em
Em

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Loere_ lei, Lorelei, Lorelei
Verse 4
Em
Em

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I kissed a girl in the Holy Land
Fm
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in the Sea of Ga_ lilee

She fed me dates and olives

underneath a lemon tree

She kissed me till my sunburnt lips
G#
G#
4

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G
G

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were parched and dry
Fm
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But I never knew what kissing
Em
Em

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was till I kissed Lorelei
Fm
Fm

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Loerelei, Lorelei, Lorelei
Verse 5
Fm
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You think that I'm just lying and

you think she don't exist

But if she kissed you boy you'd

know that you'd been kissed

For kissing is her speciality,
G#
G#
4

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her one and only dish
Fm
Fm

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For Lorelei's a mermaid,
Fm
Fm

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half a woman, half a fish
Fm
Fm

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C
C

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Lore_ lei, Lorelei, Lore_ lei

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Chords

  • Eb

    6

  • B

    2

  • Em

  • D#

    6

  • G

  • Baug

  • Cm

    3

  • Fm

  • G#

    4

  • C

Capo: 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Lorelei?

The original key of Lorelei by Lonnie Donegan is Eb major.

What are the main chords for Lorelei?

The primary chords used in Lorelei are Eb, B, Em, D#, G, Baug.

Do I need a capo to play Lorelei?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Is Lorelei beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, B, Em, D#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Lorelei?

The tempo of Lorelei is approximately 67 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Lorelei?

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

Can I print the guitar chords for Lorelei?

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

Is there a tuner available for Lorelei?

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 Lonnie Donegan.

Can I save Lorelei to play later?

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

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You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Lorelei by Lonnie Donegan on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.