All My Life - Shirley Horn

All My Life

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D7M G6 D9 G9 G Gm7 Gdim
All my life, I've been waiting for you,
D B7 E Edim
My wonderful one, I've begun living,
Em7 G/B A7
All my life.
D7M G6 D9 G9 G Gm7 Gdim
All my love has been waiting for you,
D B7 E Edim Em7
My life has begun now that I'm giving
G/B A7 D
All my love.
Bridge:
D7M F#7 B9 F#7
You seem so lovely, so far above me,
Bm G9 G Bm
I'm almost afraid to look,
D7M F#7 B9 F#7
But I adore you, I place before you,
B7
A heart that's an open book.
D7M G6 D9 G9 G Gm7 Gdim
All my life, hold me close to your heart,
D B7 E Edim Em7
And all else above, hold my love, Darling,
G/B A7 D
All my life

How to play All My Life

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D7M. 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.

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