«Idaho»
(Bob Gaudio — Jake Holmes)
Intro:
(horns, 2 bars; band enters)
Fm7
/ / / / / / / /
(double-time feel)
Fm7
/ / / / / / / / / / / /
(relaxed feel)
F6
/ / / / / / / /
Verse 1:
F6 E7
I…daho
F6 D7
Where I long to go
Gm Bbm
Thrilling checker games
Am7 D7-9 Gm7 C7-9
Spelling bees, cherry trees
Verse 2:
Idaho
Lovely Idaho
Daisies on the grass
Grandma’s stew, the cows and you
Instrumental break:
[muted trumpet solo over verse chords]
Verse 3:
Idaho
Lovely Idaho
Playing pick-up sticks
Santa Claus, apple sauce
Verse 4:
Idaho
Rain or sleet or snow
You’ll be in my heart
I love you so, just want to let you know
Coda:
Bb Gm7
My I…da
Am7 D7-9
Sweet as apple cider
Gm7 Cdim Gm7 [C]