A Song For You
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A|-2-|
E|-X-|
[Verse]
Em B+
Well I've been a lot of places in my life and time
G Em/C#
I've sung a lot of songs and I've made some bad rhymes
Cmaj7 Bm
Acted out my love in stages
C Bm
With ten thousand people watchin'
C G
Now we're alone and I am singin' my song for you
[Verse]
Em B+
And I know your image of me is what I hope to be
G Em/C#
I've treated you unkindly but darling can't you see
Cmaj7 Bm
There's no one more important to me
C Bm
So darling, can't you please see through me
C N.C. G
Cause now we're alone and I am singing my song for you
[Bridge]
Em B+
Well you taught me precious secrets
G Em/C#
Of a truth withholdin' nothin'
Cmaj7 D G
You came out in front when I was hiding
Em B+
Now I'm so much better
G Em/C#
And if my words don't come together
Cmaj7 Cmaj7 B
Just listen to the melody for my love is in there hiding
e|------------------------|
B|------4------3-----2--1-|
G|-2/4---4--3---3--2----1-|
D|------------------------|
A|------------------------|
E|------------------------|
[Verse]
Em B+
And I love you in a place where there's no space or time
G Em/C#
I love you for my life you are a friend of mine
Cmaj7 Bm
And when my life is over
C Bm
Remember when we were together
C N.C. G
We were alone and I was singing my song for you
[Bridge]
Em B+
Well you taught me precious secrets
G Em/C#
Of a truth withholdin' nothin'
Cmaj7 D G
You came out in front when I was hiding
Em B+
Now I'm so much better
G Em/C#
And if my words don't come together
Cmaj7 N.C. B
Just listen to the melody for my love is in there hiding
e|----------------------------|
B|------4------3-----2-----1--|
G|-2/4---4--3~--3--2--2--1--1-|
D|----------------------------|
A|----------------------------|
E|----------------------------|
[Verse]
Em B+
And I love you in a place where there's no space or time
G Em/C#
I love you for my life you are a friend of mine
Cmaj7 Bm
And when my life is over
C Bm
Remember when we were together
C N.C. G
When we were alone and I was singing my song for you
C N.C. C G D
When we were alone and I was singing my song for you
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How to play A Song For You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.