121712
View chords used in this chart
e--x
B--3
G--0
D--4
A--5
E--x
Intro:
G, quick shift to C X4
Am G
What a gift, what a gift has been given me
C/G D add4
Here with my heart so whole
Am C
While others may be grieving
G C G
To think of their grieving
Am G
And O my boy, don't you know you are dear to me
C/G D add4
You are the breath of life
Am C
And a light upon the water
G C G
A light upon the water
(Harmonica solo â?? use verse form.)
Am G
And O my love, if you only knew how I longed for you
C/G D add4
How I waste my days
Am C
Wishing you would come around
G C G
Just to have you around
Am G
And what a dear, what a sweet little baby
C/G D add4
This cannonball
Am C
In the bosom of your belly
G C G
It's just a kick in your belly
(Harmonica solo #2)
Am G
And O my god, what a world you have made here
C/G D add4
What a terrible world
Am C
What a beautiful world
G C G
What a world you have made here
C G C G
What a world you have made here
C G C G
What a world you have made here
C G C G
What a world you have made here.
How to play 121712
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.