The Sally Gardens

Reel

Gmajor

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by Adam 6/7/2025

Chord arrangement: G | G/B | C | D | G | G/B | C | D-G // G | G | Am | D | G | Em | C | D-G

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by Adam 5/28/2025

Chord arrangement: G | Em | G-Em | Am-D7 | G | Em | G-Em | D7-G // G | Em | Am | D7 | G | Em | G-Em | D7-G

Often played as a slow air or sung, "Sally Gardens" is commonly in G Major or D Major. The chord progressions are typically simple and lyrical, following the vocal melody, often using basic I-IV-V chords (G-C-D in G, or D-G-A in D) with occasional relative minors (like Em in G, or Bm in D) to add poignancy. The key is a gentle, flowing accompaniment that supports the beautiful, melancholic melody without overpowering it. Open the arrangement to leave a comment! 👇

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Comments:

Valentine: No, this is Sally Gardens reel, but I do know it, we can play it :) (1 like)

Adam: @Valentine is this the Sally Gardens we play? Sounds different 🤔

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