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Ry Cooder - FDR In Trinidad Chords

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ChordsF, Am, G, C, D, Dm
Strumming↓-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to C key to play this song with easier chords.

  • Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
  • Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
  • Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
  • Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram

[Opening]
[F] [Am] [G] [G]
[C]When Roosevelt came to the land of the [D]hummingbird.
[G]shouts of welcome were [C]heard.
Roosevelt came to the land of the [D]hummingbird shouts of welcome were [C]heard.
His visit to their [Am]island is bound to be an epoch in [G]local histo[C]ry.
Definitely [Dm]marking the new era, keeping Trini[G]dad in Ameri[C]ca.

[verse 2]
[C]For this great man jubi[D]lation, was e[G]vinced by the entire [C]population.
Friendship for the U.S.[D]A. was shown and from his [G]house.
[G]the stars and the stripes were [C]flown.
For the [Am]state to open the gate to the presi[G]dent of these United [C]States.
In fact [Am]everybody was [F]glad to welcome [G]Roosevelt to Trini[C]dad.

[verse 3]
[C] [D] [G] [C] [D] [C] [Am] [G] [C] [Dm] [G] [C]
[C]We are privileged to see the demo[D]cratic [G]president of the great republic.
With his [C]charming and genial perso[D]nality and his [G]wonderful urba[C]nity.
We were [Am]struck by his modest style and was intrigued [G]by the famous Roosevelt [C]smile.
No [G]wonder why [Am]everybody was [F]glad to welcome [G]Roosevelt to Trini[C]dad.

[Closing]
[C]Now we understand that the presi[D]dent has just been on a [G]visit to Brazil and the [C]Argentine.
Mr. Cordell Hull in [D]attendance they [G]took part in a peace [C]confer[G]ence.
To [Am]stop war and atrocity and make the [G]world safe for democra[C]cy.
The greatest e[Am]vent in the centu[F]ry in the interest [G]of suffering humani[C]ty. [G] [C]

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ArtistRy Cooder
AlbumInto the Purple Valley
GenresRock
Year1972
KeyF

How to play FDR In Trinidad on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Ry Cooder - FDR In Trinidad on guitar requires 6 chords and 9 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

FDR In Trinidad uses these transitions most often: G → C (20), C → D (10), and D → G (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with F - Am chord transition.

1. F → Am chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

To move from F to Am;

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
F to Am

2. Am → G chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

To move from Am to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
Am to G

3. G → C chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

To move from G to C;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
G to C

4. C → D chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram

To move from C to D;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
C to D

5. D → G chord transition

To move from D to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

6. C → Am chord transition

To move from C to Am;

  1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

7. C → Dm chord transition

To move from C to Dm;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

8. Dm → G chord transition

To move from Dm to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

9. F → G chord transition

To move from F to G;

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

FDR In Trinidad chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in FDR In Trinidad.

  • FDR In Trinidad includes 68 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • FDR In Trinidad contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how FDR In Trinidad connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
    • C → D: 11%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → Am: 13%
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