Gregory Alan Isakov – San Luis Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Gregory Alan Isakov – San Luis Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsEmGCDAm

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This is the chord progression of San Luis by Gregory Alan Isakov on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Em G C x2
G

[Verse]
Em                         G               C
Weightlessness, no gravity
G                                     C
Were we somewhere in-between

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[Chorus]
D*
I’m a ghost of you, you’re a ghost of me
Am             G             C     G    C    G
A bird’s-eye view of San Luis

[Interlude]
Em G C G C x2
G

[Verse]
Em             G                         C
Oh, highway boys all sleeping in
Em                         G                                     C
With their dirty mouths and broken strings
D*
Oh, their eyes are shining like the sea
Am             G                         C
For you, the queen of San Luis
D*
I’m a ghost of you, you’re a ghost of me
Am                         G             C
A bird’s-eye view of San Luis

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[Interlude]
Em G C G C x2
G

[Verse]
D*
Cutting through the avenues
C
I’d always find my way to you
Em                         G                         C
Beside the hook, the hammer lies
D*
Fumbling round in the smoke
C
Spending time chasing ghosts
Em                         G                         C
Hold me down, hold me down, child
Em                         G                         C
Hold me down, hold me down, child
Em             G                         C
California called you queen
Em                         G                       C
With your golden hair and magazine
C                         G                         C
Were you somewhere in-between
C                         G             C
Fast asleep, a flying dream

[Chorus]
D*
I’m a ghost of you, you’re a ghost of me
Am             G                         C
A bird’s-eye view of San Luis

How to play San Luis: key, chords and progression

San Luis by Gregory Alan Isakov is centred on E minor (one sharp: F♯). The song uses 5 chords: Em, G, C, D and Am.

The progression the song keeps returning to is C – Em – G – C (VI – i – III – VI in E minor). Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E

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San Luis chords: questions

What key is San Luis in?

San Luis by Gregory Alan Isakov is centred on E minor (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in San Luis?

San Luis uses 5 chords: Em, G, C, D, Am.

What is the chord progression of San Luis?

The main progression is C – Em – G – C (VI – i – III – VI).

Is San Luis easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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