English Sweetheart Chords
by Webb Pierce
English Sweetheart by Webb Pierce is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, C, A7 and D7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
G
An American boy met an English girl
C G
Far out across the sea
They laughed and loved and lived each day
A7 D7
Their life was full of glee
G
They knew someday he must return
C G
To his native family
When it came and the aye was nigh
D7 G
These words he heard her say
Please don't leave me here to cry
C G
I watch as sweethearts flee
Seems so hard for us to part
A7 D7
And leave me here to grieve
G
Though I know you must return
C G
To your native family
Tell me that you love me dear
D7 G
And will return someday
He kissed her then he said goodbye
C G
And slowly walked away
He could not bear to see her cry
A7 D7
It filled his heart with pain
G
She prayed and dreamed of his return
C G
Although it never came
He wed anew in his native land
D7 G
But inside these words still ring
Repeat #3 & 4