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Sweet Melissa Chords – Guitar
The Allman Brothers Band’s classic southern rock ballad about longing and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of G#; for this beginner version in E, play without a capo.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
E
Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah
A
The gypsy flies from coast to coast
E
Knowing many, loving none
A
Bearing sorrow, having fun
E B
But back home he’ll always run to sweet Melissa
Chorus
A E
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
B
And no one knows the gypsy’s name
A
And no one hears his lonely sighs
E
There are no blankets where he lies
B E B
In all his deepest dreams the gypsy flies with sweet Melissa
Verse 2
E
Again the morning’s come
A
Again he’s on the run
E
Sunbeams shining through his hair
A
Appearing not to have a care
E B
Well, pick up your gear and gypsy roll on, roll on
Chorus
A E
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
B
And no one knows the gypsy’s name
A
And no one hears his lonely sighs
E
There are no blankets where he lies
B E B
In all his deepest dreams the gypsy flies with sweet Melissa
Bridge
A E B
Come on, come on, sweet Melissa
A E B
Come on, come on, sweet Melissa
Outro
E
Again the morning’s come
A
Again he’s on the run
E
Sunbeams shining through his hair
A
Appearing not to have a care
E B
Well, pick up your gear and gypsy roll on, roll on
Practice tip: The chord progression E-A-E-A-E-B is the core of the song; practice switching between E and A smoothly before adding the B chord.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Sweet Melissa"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D, G and B.
Is "Sweet Melissa" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Sweet Melissa" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Sweet Melissa"?
It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1972.
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Sweet Melissa Chords – Ukulele
The Allman Brothers Band’s classic southern rock ballad about longing and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of G#; for this beginner version in E, play without a capo.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
E
Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah
A
The gypsy flies from coast to coast
E
Knowing many, loving none
A
Bearing sorrow, having fun
E B
But back home he’ll always run to sweet Melissa
Chorus
A E
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
B
And no one knows the gypsy’s name
A
And no one hears his lonely sighs
E
There are no blankets where he lies
B E B
In all his deepest dreams the gypsy flies with sweet Melissa
Verse 2
E
Again the morning’s come
A
Again he’s on the run
E
Sunbeams shining through his hair
A
Appearing not to have a care
E B
Well, pick up your gear and gypsy roll on, roll on
Chorus
A E
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
B
And no one knows the gypsy’s name
A
And no one hears his lonely sighs
E
There are no blankets where he lies
B E B
In all his deepest dreams the gypsy flies with sweet Melissa
Bridge
A E B
Come on, come on, sweet Melissa
A E B
Come on, come on, sweet Melissa
Outro
E
Again the morning’s come
A
Again he’s on the run
E
Sunbeams shining through his hair
A
Appearing not to have a care
E B
Well, pick up your gear and gypsy roll on, roll on
Practice tip: The chord progression E-A-E-A-E-B is the core of the song; practice switching between E and A smoothly before adding the B chord.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Sweet Melissa"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D, G and B.
Is "Sweet Melissa" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Sweet Melissa" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Sweet Melissa"?
It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1972.
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Atap to play
Dtap to play
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Btap to play
Sweet Melissa Chords – Piano
The Allman Brothers Band’s classic southern rock ballad about longing and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of G#; for this beginner version in E, play without a capo.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
E
Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah
A
The gypsy flies from coast to coast
E
Knowing many, loving none
A
Bearing sorrow, having fun
E B
But back home he’ll always run to sweet Melissa
Chorus
A E
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
B
And no one knows the gypsy’s name
A
And no one hears his lonely sighs
E
There are no blankets where he lies
B E B
In all his deepest dreams the gypsy flies with sweet Melissa
Verse 2
E
Again the morning’s come
A
Again he’s on the run
E
Sunbeams shining through his hair
A
Appearing not to have a care
E B
Well, pick up your gear and gypsy roll on, roll on
Chorus
A E
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
B
And no one knows the gypsy’s name
A
And no one hears his lonely sighs
E
There are no blankets where he lies
B E B
In all his deepest dreams the gypsy flies with sweet Melissa
Bridge
A E B
Come on, come on, sweet Melissa
A E B
Come on, come on, sweet Melissa
Outro
E
Again the morning’s come
A
Again he’s on the run
E
Sunbeams shining through his hair
A
Appearing not to have a care
E B
Well, pick up your gear and gypsy roll on, roll on
Practice tip: The chord progression E-A-E-A-E-B is the core of the song; practice switching between E and A smoothly before adding the B chord.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Sweet Melissa"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D, G and B.
Is "Sweet Melissa" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Sweet Melissa" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Sweet Melissa"?
It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1972.
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Atap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Btap to play
Sweet Melissa Chords – Banjo
The Allman Brothers Band’s classic southern rock ballad about longing and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of G#; for this beginner version in E, play without a capo.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
E
Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah
A
The gypsy flies from coast to coast
E
Knowing many, loving none
A
Bearing sorrow, having fun
E B
But back home he’ll always run to sweet Melissa
Chorus
A E
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
B
And no one knows the gypsy’s name
A
And no one hears his lonely sighs
E
There are no blankets where he lies
B E B
In all his deepest dreams the gypsy flies with sweet Melissa
Verse 2
E
Again the morning’s come
A
Again he’s on the run
E
Sunbeams shining through his hair
A
Appearing not to have a care
E B
Well, pick up your gear and gypsy roll on, roll on
Chorus
A E
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
B
And no one knows the gypsy’s name
A
And no one hears his lonely sighs
E
There are no blankets where he lies
B E B
In all his deepest dreams the gypsy flies with sweet Melissa
Bridge
A E B
Come on, come on, sweet Melissa
A E B
Come on, come on, sweet Melissa
Outro
E
Again the morning’s come
A
Again he’s on the run
E
Sunbeams shining through his hair
A
Appearing not to have a care
E B
Well, pick up your gear and gypsy roll on, roll on
Practice tip: The chord progression E-A-E-A-E-B is the core of the song; practice switching between E and A smoothly before adding the B chord.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Sweet Melissa"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D, G and B.
Is "Sweet Melissa" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Sweet Melissa" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Sweet Melissa"?
It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1972.
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Atap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Btap to play
Sweet Melissa Chords – Mandolin
The Allman Brothers Band’s classic southern rock ballad about longing and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of G#; for this beginner version in E, play without a capo.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
E
Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah
A
The gypsy flies from coast to coast
E
Knowing many, loving none
A
Bearing sorrow, having fun
E B
But back home he’ll always run to sweet Melissa
Chorus
A E
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
B
And no one knows the gypsy’s name
A
And no one hears his lonely sighs
E
There are no blankets where he lies
B E B
In all his deepest dreams the gypsy flies with sweet Melissa
Verse 2
E
Again the morning’s come
A
Again he’s on the run
E
Sunbeams shining through his hair
A
Appearing not to have a care
E B
Well, pick up your gear and gypsy roll on, roll on
Chorus
A E
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
B
And no one knows the gypsy’s name
A
And no one hears his lonely sighs
E
There are no blankets where he lies
B E B
In all his deepest dreams the gypsy flies with sweet Melissa
Bridge
A E B
Come on, come on, sweet Melissa
A E B
Come on, come on, sweet Melissa
Outro
E
Again the morning’s come
A
Again he’s on the run
E
Sunbeams shining through his hair
A
Appearing not to have a care
E B
Well, pick up your gear and gypsy roll on, roll on
Practice tip: The chord progression E-A-E-A-E-B is the core of the song; practice switching between E and A smoothly before adding the B chord.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Sweet Melissa"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D, G and B.
Is "Sweet Melissa" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Sweet Melissa" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Sweet Melissa"?
It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1972.
Etap to play
Atap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Btap to play
Sweet Melissa Chords – Harmonica
The Allman Brothers Band’s classic southern rock ballad about longing and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of G#; for this beginner version in E, play without a capo.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
E
Crossroads, seem to come and go, yeah
A
The gypsy flies from coast to coast
E
Knowing many, loving none
A
Bearing sorrow, having fun
E B
But back home he’ll always run to sweet Melissa
Chorus
A E
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
B
And no one knows the gypsy’s name
A
And no one hears his lonely sighs
E
There are no blankets where he lies
B E B
In all his deepest dreams the gypsy flies with sweet Melissa
Verse 2
E
Again the morning’s come
A
Again he’s on the run
E
Sunbeams shining through his hair
A
Appearing not to have a care
E B
Well, pick up your gear and gypsy roll on, roll on
Chorus
A E
Freight train, each car looks the same, all the same
B
And no one knows the gypsy’s name
A
And no one hears his lonely sighs
E
There are no blankets where he lies
B E B
In all his deepest dreams the gypsy flies with sweet Melissa
Bridge
A E B
Come on, come on, sweet Melissa
A E B
Come on, come on, sweet Melissa
Outro
E
Again the morning’s come
A
Again he’s on the run
E
Sunbeams shining through his hair
A
Appearing not to have a care
E B
Well, pick up your gear and gypsy roll on, roll on
Practice tip: The chord progression E-A-E-A-E-B is the core of the song; practice switching between E and A smoothly before adding the B chord.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Sweet Melissa"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D, G and B.
Is "Sweet Melissa" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Sweet Melissa" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Sweet Melissa"?
It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1972.