Be My Life's Companion
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[Intro]dução: A7
D Cdim B7 Em7 A7
Be my life's companion and you'll never grow old,
Em7 A7 A7/13- D Cdim B7
I love you so much that you'll never grow old.
B7 D Cdim B7 Em7 A7
When there's joy in living, you just never grow old;
A7/13- Em7 A7 A7/13- D D9
You've just gotta stay young, 'cause you'll never grow old.
Bridge:
G G/F# Em G/B D G/B D
People who are lonely can be old at thirty three;
G G/F# Em G/B D G/B D
No one wants to be old at thirty-three.
G G/F# Em G/B D G/B D Bm
People who are lonely can be old at thirty-three
E7 A7
Don't let it happen to you, don't let it happen to me.
A7 D Cdim B7 Em7 A7
Be my life's companion and you'll never grow old,
Em7 A7 A7/13- D A7
You'll never grow old, no, you'll never grow old.
G Gdim D Bm5-/7 E7
Love and youth and happiness are yours to have and hold;
G G/F# Em Em7 Bm Bm5-/7 E7
Be my life's companion, be my life's companion
A7 A7/13- D
And you'll never grow old.
How to play Be My Life's Companion
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7. 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.