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Lonely River Rhine
Bobby Helms
Capo 2
[Intro:] 
E A B7 E
[Verse]
EIt was spring in Munich on the RB7hine
I was lonesome for the love I''''ve left Ebehind
So I stole love happiness my heart could fAind
B7 E
EShe thought I was free right from the sB7tart
I said love words like an actor plays his pEart
''''Till one day I knew I meant then from thAe heart
I''''d found B7fraulein love there on the RiveEr Rhine
EIn the cAold and lonely River RhEine...
LB7ies my little darling..my fraEulein...
When she leAarned I had a wife, from the bEank she took her life
I lB7ost her to the lonely River RhEine
[Instrumental]
E A B7 E
EWhen at last I had to leave her sB7ide
It was hard for me to tell her how I''''Ed lied
The morning papers told how she had dAied
Then, seaB7rching for her in the River RhEine
EIn the cAold and lonely River RhEine...
LB7ies my little darling..my frEaulein...
When she leAarned I had a wife, from the bEank she took her life
I lB7ost her to the lonely River RhEine

The story behind the song

Bobby Helms was an American country singer and musician who came from a musical family and began his career performing with his brother. He went on to have a successful solo career, signing with Decca Records in 1956. In 1957, he released several hits, including "Fraulein" and "My Special Angel," and is also known for his perennial Christmas hit, "Jingle Bell Rock."

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Lonely River Rhine

by Bobby Helms

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Lonely River Rhine

Bobby Helms

Capo 2

[Intro:]

E A B7 E

[Verse]

E B7

It was spring in Munich on the Rhine

I was lonesome for the love I''''ve left behind

So I stole love happiness my heart could find

B7 E

E B7

She thought I was free right from the start

I said love words like an actor plays his part

''''Till one day I knew I meant then from the heart

B7 E

I''''d found fraulein love there on the River Rhine

E A E

In the cold and lonely River Rhine...

B7 E

Lies my little darling..my fraulein...

A E

When she learned I had a wife, from the bank she took her life

B7 E

I lost her to the lonely River Rhine

[Instrumental]

E A B7 E

E B7

When at last I had to leave her side

It was hard for me to tell her how I''''d lied

The morning papers told how she had died

B7 E

Then, searching for her in the River Rhine

E A E

In the cold and lonely River Rhine...

B7 E

Lies my little darling..my fraulein...

A E

When she learned I had a wife, from the bank she took her life

B7 E

I lost her to the lonely River Rhine

About Lonely River Rhine Chords by Bobby Helms

Learn how to play Lonely River Rhine by Bobby Helms with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Lonely River Rhine chords”, “Lonely River Rhine guitar chords”, or “Bobby Helms Lonely River Rhine 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 Lonely River Rhine chords and for experienced players who want accurate Lonely River Rhine lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, B7.

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