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
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F#mtap to play
Emaj7tap to play
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Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · F#m · Emaj7 · A · B
Melissa Chords – Ukulele
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Emaj7tap to play
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Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · F#m · Emaj7 · A · B
Melissa Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · F#m · Emaj7 · A · B
Melissa Chords – Banjo
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F#mtap to play
Emaj7tap to play
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Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · F#m · Emaj7 · A · B
Melissa Chords – Mandolin
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F#mtap to play
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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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – F#m – Emaj7
A – B – E
E – F#m – Emaj7
A – B
Chorus
A – B
E – Emaj7 – A – B
A – B – E – Emaj7
A – B – E
Verse 2
E – F#m – Emaj7
A – B – E
E – F#m – Emaj7
A – B
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.