An almost-hit (#103 in _Billboard_) for the pride of Beverly, Massachusetts,
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Intro:
acoustic guitar 1 [4X]:
(E)
v v v v
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^^^^^ omit pulloff/slide first time
acoustic guitar 2 [enters 3rd time]:
v v v v
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Verse 1:
E
Sugar is sweet but you're much sweeter
B7
Flowers are pretty, but you're even prettier
E A D
Your love is warmer than a summer day
B A6 E A6 E [1: B]
But you're so young and we can't go on this way (oh no)
Verse 2:
You're the fruit of the tree in the Garden of Eden
I should keep away but I feel the need, and
My love goes stronger every day
But you're so young and we can't go on this way (oh no)
Bridge:
acoustic guitar fill:
F#m
v v v v v
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F#m [N.C.] E
It hurts to part with you now
F#m [N.C.] E
But our love's the kind they don't allow
C#m F#m
So don't hold on, soon I'll be gone
B7
But I'll always remember
Verse 3:
Sugar is sweet but you're much sweeter
Flowers are pretty, but you're even prettier
And how I wish that I-I could stay [4: to coda]
But you're so young and we can't go on this way (oh no)
[repeat chorus; replace first two lines with melody on celeste]
[repeat verse 3]
Coda:
B A6 E
But you're so young and we can't go on this way
(sugar is sweet)
B A6 E
But you're so young and we can't go on this way
(flowers are pretty)
B A6 [N.C.] E
/ / / / /
But you're so young and we can't go on this way
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play An almost-hit (#103 in _Billboard_) for the pride of Beverly, Massachusetts,
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 E. 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.