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  Shenandoah

This a nice, simple tune which leaves plenty of room for decoration if you wish. I'd tend to keep it simple. Thanks to Jim Coon for his help.

ABC version   Words

Shenandoah Mandolin Tablature

X:106
T:Shenadoah
S:The Schankman Twins
Z:Nigel Gatherer
M:4/4
L:1/8
K:D
A,2|"D" DD D2- DEFG|"G" B2 "D" A4 dc|"G" B4- BABA|"D" FA- A4 A2|
"Bm" BB B2- BF"D"AF|"A7" E2 "Bm" D4 DE|"D" F4- FDFB|A6 DE|
"D" F3 D "A7" E2 D2-|"D" D4|]

Shenandoah
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you
  Chorus: Away you rolling river.
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you
  Chorus: Away, I'm bound to go 'cross the wide Mis-sou-ri.

Oh, Shenandoah, I love your daughter (chorus)
Oh, Shenandoah, I love your daughter. (chorus)

Oh, Shenandoah, I'm bound to leave you, (chorus)
Oh, Shenandoah, I'll not deceive you. (chorus)

Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you, (chorus)
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you. (chorus)