Ah! Sweet Mystery Of Life
View chords used in this chart
Intro: A F#m E7 E7/13 A
E7/13 E7 A9 A A7M F#m A D9
Ah! sweet mystery of life, at last I've found thee
E7 E6 E Esus4 E9 D9 A
Ah! At last I know the secret of it all
E7/13 E7 A9 A A7M F#m E
All the longing, seeking, striving, waiting, yearning
Edim B7 Edim B7 Bm5-/7 E7
The idle hopes, the joys and burning tears that fall
E7/13 E7 A9 A A7M F#m D9
For 'tis love, and love alone, the world is seeking
E7 E6 E Esus4 E E9 E D9 A
And it's love, and love alone, I've waitted for
A7 F# Gdim F#7 Edim D B7
And my heart has heard the answer to it's calling
Dm6 Fdim A F#m E7 E7/13 A
For it is love that rules for evermore
How to play Ah! Sweet Mystery Of Life
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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.