Stephen Foster - Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair (Kalimba Tab)

Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair is a tender and romantic song composed by Stephen Foster. The song expresses the longing and affection of a man for his beloved Jeanie, who is described as having light brown hair that shines like gold in the sunlight. The lyrics convey the narrator's deep love and devotion for Jeanie, even though they are separated. Despite the physical distance between them, the narrator's heart remains tied to Jeanie, and he yearns for the day when they can be reunited. 

Letter notes

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Number notation

2° 1° 6 6# 6 5 4 6 1 2 4 4 5 6 4° 2°

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