Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Crescent City

Chords

4.911 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
E  F#m  B    F#m  B
BEverybody's Ehad a few
Now they're talking about Bwho knows who
I'm going back to the C#mCrescent City
Where eAverything's still the Bsame
This town has said what it Ehas to say
Now I'm after that Bback highway
And the longest C#mbridge I've ever Acrossed over PontchartBrain
Tu le ton F#mtemps that's  what we Bsay
We used to F#mdance  the night Baway
Me and my F#msister   me and my Bbrother
We used to F#mwalk  down by the Briver
Mama lives in EMandeville
I can hardly wBait until
I can hear my C#mZydeco and lAaissez le bon ton Broulet
And take rides in Eopen cars
My brother knows where the Bbest bars are
Let's see how these C#mblues'll do in the Atown where the good times Bstay
Tu le ton F#mtemps that's  what we Bsay
We used to F#mdance  the night Baway
Me and my F#msister   me and my Bbrother
We used to F#mwalk  down by the Briver
SOLO
Tu le ton F#mtemps that's  what we Bsay
We used to F#mdance  the night Baway
Me and my F#msister   me and my Bbrother
We used to F#mwalk  down by the BriverE  

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

Emmylou Harris is a pivotal figure in country rock and Americana, known for a distinctive voice that brought together country and rock audiences. Her early interest in folk music evolved into a career that saw her record many acclaimed albums. Playing "Crescent City" channels the spirit of an artist who shaped the sound of American roots music, blending heartfelt delivery with a clear, strong musical vision.

AI-written from these sources:Emmylou Harris — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Crescent City

by Emmylou Harris

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

C#m

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#

E F#m B F#m B

B E

Everybody's had a few

Now they're talking about who knows who

C#m

I'm going back to the Crescent City

A B

Where everything's still the same

This town has said what it has to say

Now I'm after that back highway

C#m A B

And the longest bridge I've ever crossed over Pontchartrain

F#m B

Tu le ton temps that's what we say

F#m B

We used to dance the night away

F#m B

Me and my sister me and my brother

F#m B

We used to walk down by the river

Mama lives in Mandeville

I can hardly wait until

C#m A B

I can hear my Zydeco and laissez le bon ton roulet

And take rides in open cars

My brother knows where the best bars are

C#m A B

Let's see how these blues'll do in the town where the good times stay

F#m B

Tu le ton temps that's what we say

F#m B

We used to dance the night away

F#m B

Me and my sister me and my brother

F#m B

We used to walk down by the river

SOLO

F#m B

Tu le ton temps that's what we say

F#m B

We used to dance the night away

F#m B

Me and my sister me and my brother

F#m B E

We used to walk down by the river

About Crescent City Chords by Emmylou Harris

Learn how to play Crescent City by Emmylou Harris with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Crescent City chords”, “Crescent City guitar chords”, or “Emmylou Harris Crescent City 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 Crescent City chords and for experienced players who want accurate Crescent City lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, F#m, B, C#m, A.

FAQ — Crescent City by Emmylou Harris

How do I play "Crescent City" by Emmylou Harris on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Crescent City" by Emmylou Harris on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Crescent City" by Emmylou Harris free?

Yes. The chords for "Crescent City" by Emmylou Harris are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Crescent City" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Crescent City"?

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

Is "Crescent City" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Crescent City" by Emmylou Harris with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Emmylou Harris below.

What key is "Crescent City" in?

The chords for "Crescent City" show the original chord names (including E, F#m, B, C#m, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.