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Shady Grove

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GBeyond this maze of city streets, beyond these painted faces
There's a rDoad that leads to coGol green fields and girls that dress in laces
Everyone has a front porch swing, every house a parlour
When the throat Dis dry an’ parched wiGth thirst there's more than just spring water
Chorus:
GShady Grove, my little miss, FShady Grove, my darlin'
GShady Grove, my little miss Dcome with me to GHarlan
Chestnut hair in the mornin’ sun looks like it’s catchin’ on fire
She's long, she's lean, she won't run, she fills me with desire
Kentucky eyes look up at me from a bed of yellow daisies
The sun is warm, her kiss is hot, she's gonna drive me crazy
Chorus

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The story behind the song

"Shady Grove" is a traditional Appalachian folk song, often identified as a courting song, that captures the true love of a young man and his hope for marriage. Originating in eastern Kentucky, its lyrics describe this deep affection, sometimes even speculating "Shady Grove" might be a woman's name or nickname. The song was popular among old-time musicians and later widely adopted in bluegrass. Playing it can feel like stepping into a timeless declaration of love and longing.

AI-written from these sources:Shady Grove (song) — Wikipedia ↗The Everly Brothers (album) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Shady Grove

by The Everly Brothers

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Beyond this maze of city streets, beyond these painted faces

D G

There's a road that leads to cool green fields and girls that dress in laces

Everyone has a front porch swing, every house a parlour

D G

When the throat is dry an’ parched with thirst there's more than just spring water

Chorus:

G F

Shady Grove, my little miss, Shady Grove, my darlin'

G D G

Shady Grove, my little miss come with me to Harlan

Chestnut hair in the mornin’ sun looks like it’s catchin’ on fire

She's long, she's lean, she won't run, she fills me with desire

Kentucky eyes look up at me from a bed of yellow daisies

The sun is warm, her kiss is hot, she's gonna drive me crazy

Chorus

About Shady Grove Chords by The Everly Brothers

Learn how to play Shady Grove by The Everly Brothers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shady Grove chords”, “Shady Grove guitar chords”, or “The Everly Brothers Shady Grove chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Shady Grove chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shady Grove lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, F.

FAQ — Shady Grove by The Everly Brothers

How do I play "Shady Grove" by The Everly Brothers on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Shady Grove" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Shady Grove" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Yes. Tap any chord in "Shady Grove" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Shady Grove" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Shady Grove" by The Everly Brothers with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Everly Brothers below.

What key is "Shady Grove" in?

The chords for "Shady Grove" show the original chord names (including G, D, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.