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Sally Was a Legend chords by
Robyn Hitchcock
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Verse 1
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D

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Sally was a legend

Sally was a legend in my heart

Sally was a legend
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G

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So we had to keep ourselves apart
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D

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Push the dream toward_ s me
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C
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I can see a flower in the dark
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I can understand you
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G

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I don't under_ stand the sacred Heart
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Verse 2


Sally was a legend

Sure as I can walk around this room

And the truth is evil

It's an evil truth to you-know-whom
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I I I can point to Nor_ way
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I can point to Nor_ way with my fist
C
C

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Sally was a le_ gend
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C

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G

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Sure as there are veins

beneath her wrist
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D

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Verse 3
Am
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A

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Why? Why?
Interlude 1
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C

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Verse 4
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Even with her eyes shut

She could see the faces on her lids

She could see my crying
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G

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That was long before I ever did
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And it's been a life_ time
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And with you I celebrate my life
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Sally was a le_ gend
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Now she's at the table with a knife
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Verse 5


Sally was a legend

Sally was a legend yeah

Sally was a legend
Outro 1

Sally was a legend yeah
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Chords

  • D

  • G

  • F

  • C

  • Am

  • A

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Sally Was a Legend?

The original key of Sally Was a Legend by Robyn Hitchcock is D major.

What are the main chords for Sally Was a Legend?

The primary chords used in Sally Was a Legend are D, G, F, C, Am, A.

Do I need a capo to play Sally Was a Legend?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Sally Was a Legend beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Sally Was a Legend?

The tempo of Sally Was a Legend is approximately 143 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Sally Was a Legend?

You can easily change the key of Sally Was a Legend 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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Is there a tuner available for Sally Was a Legend?

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