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The Girl With Gardenias In Her Hair

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The Girl With Gardenias In Her Hair
Marty Robbins
Capo 3:
Intro:
Am   E7   Am   F   E7
Verse 1:
AmOne starry night in a little town in oE7ld Mexico
E7I found my love down by the sea where Amsoft trade winds blow
She cA7ame in the night with perfume that swDmeetened the air
And AmI lost my heart to the gE7irl with gardenias in her hAmairF  E7  
Verse 2:
AmI glanced her way she smiled and my heart sE7tarted to sing
She cE7ame into my arms and the night became a sAmweet magic thing
When A7I held her close I knew I'd follow Dmher anywhere
And AmI lost my heart to the gE7irl with gardenias in her Amhair 
Tag:
We shA7ared through the night our love until the fDmirst light of dawn
B7Then one last kiss and like a whisper on the wEmind she was gGone
Verse 3:
AmI go each night to the places where she oE7nce spoke my name
E7Some call me fool they say I'm chasing Amonly a dream
But A7I know one day I'll turn and suddenDmly she'll be there
And IAm'll spend my life with the gE7irl with gardenias in her Amhair E7  Am  

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The story behind the song

Marty Robbins was a prolific American country and western singer and songwriter, known for a career that spanned nearly four decades and saw him become one of the most popular artists in his genre. While he built a reputation for Western balladry with hits like "El Paso," his body of work also explored a range of themes. "The Girl With Gardenias In Her Hair," released in 1967, evokes a sense of gentle romance and classic charm. It plays like a tender portrait, bringing to life a vivid image of beauty and perhaps a wistful memory.

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The Girl With Gardenias In Her Hair

by Marty Robbins

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

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The Girl With Gardenias In Her Hair

Marty Robbins

Capo 3:

Intro:

Am E7 Am F E7

Verse 1:

Am E7

One starry night in a little town in old Mexico

E7 Am

I found my love down by the sea where soft trade winds blow

A7 Dm

She came in the night with perfume that sweetened the air

Am E7 Am F E7

And I lost my heart to the girl with gardenias in her hair

Verse 2:

Am E7

I glanced her way she smiled and my heart started to sing

E7 Am

She came into my arms and the night became a sweet magic thing

A7 Dm

When I held her close I knew I'd follow her anywhere

Am E7 Am

And I lost my heart to the girl with gardenias in her hair

Tag:

A7 Dm

We shared through the night our love until the first light of dawn

B7 Em G

Then one last kiss and like a whisper on the wind she was gone

Verse 3:

Am E7

I go each night to the places where she once spoke my name

E7 Am

Some call me fool they say I'm chasing only a dream

A7 Dm

But I know one day I'll turn and suddenly she'll be there

Am E7 Am E7 Am

And I'll spend my life with the girl with gardenias in her hair

About The Girl With Gardenias In Her Hair Chords by Marty Robbins

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