Oh Shenandoah is a traditional American folk song that tells the story of a man's longing for the Shenandoah River and the woman he loves. The lyrics express the singer's desire to cross the river and unite with his beloved, but the river is portrayed as a barrier separating them. The song captures a sense of nostalgia for the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley and the longing for a reunion with a loved one. It is often interpreted as a symbol of homesickness, wanderlust, and the enduring power of love across distances.
Letter notes
G C° C° C° D° E° F° A° G°
C°° B° A° G° A° G° E°
Number notation
5 1° 1° 1° 2° 3° 4° 6° 5°
1°° 7° 6° 5° 6° 5° 3°
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