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Lisa Sawyer

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Bbm is optional
Capo 3
[Intro]
 G   Em(x4)
[Verse 1]
She was GboEmrn in New OrGleEmans
New OrAmleans, Louisiana
Branded with the name BmLisa Sawyer
     (Bbm) Am  
Circa 196--3
Grandmother was GIndian, Indian
Her mother's name was AmEartha
Swift as the wind
Fierce as fire
Her father's name was BmVictor
                           (Bbm)   Am  
Worked two jobs to provide for his flock
She was the yGoungest of seven,seven
She grew up on LouisAma Street
Chaos around but inside cozy
Small but a mansion in her Bmeyes, eyes, eyes, 
(Bbm)  Am  
Man---sion
[Chorus]
Never Ghad much money, money
But was filthy Amrich
With the wealth you couldn't get from a dark casino
Or a lottery ticket
They had Bmlove, love, love
 (Bbm)  Am  
Rich in love
[Instrumental]
 G   Am   Bm(Bbm) Am  
[Verse 2]
She had the Gcomplexion of
The complexion of a sweet Ampraline
Hair long as the sea
Heart warm like Louisiana sun
Voice like a symphonyBm  
Of the most beautiful instruments
 (Bbm)  Am  
Beautiful
At the Gage of sixteen, sixteen
She found AmChrist at an altar
All along he was calling her name
The gospel spoken from an olBmd wrinkly man, man, man
 (Bbm)  Am  
Go---spel
[Chorus]
She was Gborn in New Orleans
She was born in New Orleans
She was born in New Orleans
New OrleaAmns

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The story behind the song

This song is a tender tribute, a heartfelt ode to a woman who left a lasting impression on the artist. It captures the essence of a cherished memory, focusing on the beauty and impact of a significant person. Playing this song feels like stepping into a warm, nostalgic recollection.

AI-written from these sources:Leon Bridges — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Lisa Sawyer

by Leon Bridges

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

Chords in this song · guitar

Bbm

Listen to the song for the timing.

Bbm is optional

Capo 3

[Intro]

G Em

(x4)

[Verse 1]

G Em G Em

She was born in New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

Branded with the name Lisa Sawyer

Bbm Am

()

Circa 196--3

Grandmother was Indian, Indian

Her mother's name was Eartha

Swift as the wind

Fierce as fire

Her father's name was Victor

Bbm Am

()

Worked two jobs to provide for his flock

She was the youngest of seven,seven

She grew up on Louisa Street

Chaos around but inside cozy

Small but a mansion in her eyes, eyes, eyes,

Bbm Am

()

Man---sion

[Chorus]

Never had much money, money

But was filthy rich

With the wealth you couldn't get from a dark casino

Or a lottery ticket

They had love, love, love

Bbm Am

()

Rich in love

[Instrumental]

G Am Bm Bbm Am

()

[Verse 2]

She had the complexion of

The complexion of a sweet praline

Hair long as the sea

Heart warm like Louisiana sun

Voice like a symphony

Of the most beautiful instruments

Bbm Am

()

Beautiful

At the age of sixteen, sixteen

She found Christ at an altar

All along he was calling her name

The gospel spoken from an old wrinkly man, man, man

Bbm Am

()

Go---spel

[Chorus]

She was born in New Orleans

New Orleans

About Lisa Sawyer Chords by Leon Bridges

Learn how to play Lisa Sawyer by Leon Bridges with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Lisa Sawyer chords”, “Lisa Sawyer guitar chords”, or “Leon Bridges Lisa Sawyer 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 Lisa Sawyer chords and for experienced players who want accurate Lisa Sawyer lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bbm, G, Em, Am, Bm.

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What key is "Lisa Sawyer" in?

The chords for "Lisa Sawyer" show the original chord names (including Bbm, G, Em, Am, Bm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.