Oh Susanna was first written way back in 1848 and is one of the most popular American songs ever written according to Wikipedia. It’s a classic Western song to know how to play on your guitar.
To play, you need to know 4 chords but don’t worry, I show you each one below. Let’s play!
Table of Contents
Chords
How to Play
Verse 1
D D E7 A7
I came from Alabama with a banjo on my knee
D E7 A7 D
I’m going to Lousiana, my true love for to see.
D D E7 A7
It rained all night the day I left, the weather it was dry
D E7 A7 D
The sun so hot I froze to dealth, Susanna don’t you cry.
Chorus
G D E7 A7
Oh Susanna, oh don’t you cry for me.
D E7 A7 D
I’ve come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee.
Verse 2
D D E7 A7
I had a dream the other night, when everything was still
D E7 A7 D
I thought I saw Susanna a comin’ down the hill
D D E7 A7
A buck wheat cake was in her mouth, a tear was in her eye
D E7 A7 D
I said I’m coming from the south, Susanna don’t you cry.
Chorus
G D E7 A7
Oh Susanna, oh don’t you cry for me.
D E7 A7 D
I’ve come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee.
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