“Valerie” is a soulful song beloved by many, and it’s a fantastic choice for guitarists looking to expand their repertoire. This guide provides you with easy-to-follow guitar chords for playing “Valerie”, perfect for beginners and intermediate players alike. Get ready to strum along to this timeless track!
Valerie Guitar Chords Breakdown
This version of “Valerie” is played with a capo on the 1st fret, making the chords simpler and easier to manage. Here’s how the song structure and chords break down:
Verse 1:
(D) (D) Well sometimes I go out, by myself
(Em) (Em) And I look across the water,
(D) (D) And I think of all the things, what you’re doing
(Em) (Em) And in my head I make a picture
Chorus:
(G) Cos since I’ve come on home,
(F#m) Well my body’s been a mess
(G) And I’ve missed your ginger hair
(F#m) And the way you like to dress
(G) Won’t you come on over
(F#m) (A) Stop making a fool out of me…
(A) (D) (D) Why won’t you come on over Vaaalerie?
(Em) (Em) (D) (D) (Em) (Em) Valerie? Valerie? Valerie?
Verse 2:
(D) Did you have to go to jail,
(D) (Em) (Em) Put your house up on for sale, did you get a good lawyer?
(D) I hope you didn’t catch a tan,
(D) (Em) (Em) I hope you’ll find the right man who’ll fix it for ya
(D) And are you shoppin’ anywhere,
(D) (Em) (Em) Changed the colour of you hair, are you busy?
(D) And did you have to pay the fine
(D) (Em) (Em) You were dodging all the time, are you still dizzy?
Chorus:
(G) Cos since I’ve come on home,
(F#m) Well my body’s been a mess
(G) And I’ve missed your ginger hair
(F#m) And the way you like to dress
(G) Won’t you come on over
(F#m) (A) Stop making a fool out of me…
(A) (D) (D) Why won’t you come on over Vaaalerie?
(Em) (Em) (D) (D) (Em) (Em) Valerie? Valerie? Valerie?
Verse 3:
(D) (D) Well sometimes I go out, by myself
(Em) (Em) And I look across the water,
(D) (D) And I think of all the things, what you’re doing
(Em) (Em) And in my head I make a picture
Chorus:
(G) Cos since I’ve come on home,
(F#m) Well my body’s been a mess
(G) And I’ve missed your ginger hair
(F#m) And the way you like to dress
(G) Won’t you come on over
(F#m) (A) Stop making a fool out of me…
(A) (D) (D) Why won’t you come on over Vaaalerie?
(Em) (Em) (D) (D) (Em) (Em) Valerie? Valerie? Valerie?
This simple chord chart provides everything you need to start playing “Valerie” on your guitar. Practice each section and soon you’ll be able to play the song from start to finish. Enjoy playing this classic tune!
