Laurie Chords
Laurie by Daniel Johnston is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, C and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: G G C G C G D G
G
Once I saw the most beautiful girl
C G
Sitting next to me
C G
I asked her what was her name
D G
She said it was 'Laurie'
G
She worked at the store and I opened that door
C G
Just to see her face
C G
She always made me feel at home
D G
I never felt out of place
G
But she already had a boyfriend
C G
An undertaker was he
C G
And they got married
D G
And had a little baby
G
I became obsessed with death, my friend
C G
Certain that it would happen to me
C G
And I would be in the hands
D G
Of my dear Laurie
G
I can't explain such love aflame
C G
I overcame victorious
C G
Filled my heart with such desire
D G
So grand and so glorious
G
Laurie, sweet, an angel dear
C G
Is here with me today
C G
Not a person, but a memory
D G
With me will always stay.
(Intro)