Melissa Chords

Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Emaj7tap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
E · F#m · Emaj7 · A · B

Melissa Chords – Guitar

Gregg Allman’s tender ballad is one of Southern rock’s most beautiful songs. The Emaj7 chord gives the progression its distinctive bittersweet character.

Southern Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The Emaj7 is key to this song’s sound – play it by lifting your finger off the G string of a standard E major chord. Let the chords ring with a gentle touch.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E F#m Emaj7
Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah
A B E
The gypsy flies from coast to coast
E F#m Emaj7
Knowing many, loving none,
A B
Bearing sorrow, having fun
 

Chorus

 
A B
But back home he’ll always run
E Emaj7AB
To sweet Melissa
A B E Emaj7
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
A B E
No one knows the gypsy’s name
 

Verse 2

 
E F#m Emaj7
Again the morning’s come,
A B E
Again he’s on the run
E F#m Emaj7
A sunbeam shining through his hair
A B
Appearing not to have a care
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Melissa"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: E, F#m, Emaj7, A and B.

Is "Melissa" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Melissa" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Melissa"?

It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1972.

Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Emaj7tap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · F#m · Emaj7 · A · B

Melissa Chords – Ukulele

Gregg Allman’s tender ballad is one of Southern rock’s most beautiful songs. The Emaj7 chord gives the progression its distinctive bittersweet character.

Southern Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The Emaj7 is key to this song’s sound – play it by lifting your finger off the G string of a standard E major chord. Let the chords ring with a gentle touch.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E F#m Emaj7
Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah
A B E
The gypsy flies from coast to coast
E F#m Emaj7
Knowing many, loving none,
A B
Bearing sorrow, having fun
 

Chorus

 
A B
But back home he’ll always run
E Emaj7AB
To sweet Melissa
A B E Emaj7
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
A B E
No one knows the gypsy’s name
 

Verse 2

 
E F#m Emaj7
Again the morning’s come,
A B E
Again he’s on the run
E F#m Emaj7
A sunbeam shining through his hair
A B
Appearing not to have a care
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Melissa"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: E, F#m, Emaj7, A and B.

Is "Melissa" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Melissa" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Melissa"?

It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1972.

Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Emaj7tap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · F#m · Emaj7 · A · B

Melissa Chords – Piano

Gregg Allman’s tender ballad is one of Southern rock’s most beautiful songs. The Emaj7 chord gives the progression its distinctive bittersweet character.

Southern Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The Emaj7 is key to this song’s sound – play it by lifting your finger off the G string of a standard E major chord. Let the chords ring with a gentle touch.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E F#m Emaj7
Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah
A B E
The gypsy flies from coast to coast
E F#m Emaj7
Knowing many, loving none,
A B
Bearing sorrow, having fun
 

Chorus

 
A B
But back home he’ll always run
E Emaj7AB
To sweet Melissa
A B E Emaj7
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
A B E
No one knows the gypsy’s name
 

Verse 2

 
E F#m Emaj7
Again the morning’s come,
A B E
Again he’s on the run
E F#m Emaj7
A sunbeam shining through his hair
A B
Appearing not to have a care
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Melissa"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: E, F#m, Emaj7, A and B.

Is "Melissa" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Melissa" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Melissa"?

It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1972.

Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Emaj7tap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · F#m · Emaj7 · A · B

Melissa Chords – Banjo

Gregg Allman’s tender ballad is one of Southern rock’s most beautiful songs. The Emaj7 chord gives the progression its distinctive bittersweet character.

Southern Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The Emaj7 is key to this song’s sound – play it by lifting your finger off the G string of a standard E major chord. Let the chords ring with a gentle touch.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E F#m Emaj7
Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah
A B E
The gypsy flies from coast to coast
E F#m Emaj7
Knowing many, loving none,
A B
Bearing sorrow, having fun
 

Chorus

 
A B
But back home he’ll always run
E Emaj7AB
To sweet Melissa
A B E Emaj7
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
A B E
No one knows the gypsy’s name
 

Verse 2

 
E F#m Emaj7
Again the morning’s come,
A B E
Again he’s on the run
E F#m Emaj7
A sunbeam shining through his hair
A B
Appearing not to have a care
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Melissa"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: E, F#m, Emaj7, A and B.

Is "Melissa" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Melissa" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Melissa"?

It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1972.

Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Emaj7tap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · F#m · Emaj7 · A · B

Melissa Chords – Mandolin

Gregg Allman’s tender ballad is one of Southern rock’s most beautiful songs. The Emaj7 chord gives the progression its distinctive bittersweet character.

Southern Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The Emaj7 is key to this song’s sound – play it by lifting your finger off the G string of a standard E major chord. Let the chords ring with a gentle touch.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E F#m Emaj7
Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah
A B E
The gypsy flies from coast to coast
E F#m Emaj7
Knowing many, loving none,
A B
Bearing sorrow, having fun
 

Chorus

 
A B
But back home he’ll always run
E Emaj7AB
To sweet Melissa
A B E Emaj7
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
A B E
No one knows the gypsy’s name
 

Verse 2

 
E F#m Emaj7
Again the morning’s come,
A B E
Again he’s on the run
E F#m Emaj7
A sunbeam shining through his hair
A B
Appearing not to have a care
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Melissa"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: E, F#m, Emaj7, A and B.

Is "Melissa" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Melissa" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Melissa"?

It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1972.

Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Emaj7tap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · F#m · Emaj7 · A · B

Melissa Chords – Harmonica

Gregg Allman’s tender ballad is one of Southern rock’s most beautiful songs. The Emaj7 chord gives the progression its distinctive bittersweet character.

Southern Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The Emaj7 is key to this song’s sound – play it by lifting your finger off the G string of a standard E major chord. Let the chords ring with a gentle touch.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E F#m Emaj7
Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah
A B E
The gypsy flies from coast to coast
E F#m Emaj7
Knowing many, loving none,
A B
Bearing sorrow, having fun
 

Chorus

 
A B
But back home he’ll always run
E Emaj7AB
To sweet Melissa
A B E Emaj7
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
A B E
No one knows the gypsy’s name
 

Verse 2

 
E F#m Emaj7
Again the morning’s come,
A B E
Again he’s on the run
E F#m Emaj7
A sunbeam shining through his hair
A B
Appearing not to have a care
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Melissa"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: E, F#m, Emaj7, A and B.

Is "Melissa" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Melissa" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Melissa"?

It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1972.