Be My Lifes Companion
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C F C
Want no silver threads among the gold
G7
Want no silver threads among the gold
C F Fm
Want no silver threads want some action instead
C G7 C
Want no silver threads among the gold
G7
Be my life's companion and you'll never grow old
C
I'll love you so much that you'll never grow old
G7
When there's joy in living you just never grow old
C
You've got to stay young cause you'll never grow old
F C
People who are lonely can be old at 33
D7 G7
Don't let it happen to you don't let it happen to me
C G7
Be my life's companion and you'll never grow old
C
You'll never grow old no you'll never grow old
F C
Love and youth and happiness are yours to have and hold
F G7 C
Be my life's companion and you'll never grow old
F C
I know a man who's lonely and he's old at 33
F C
Nobody wants to be old at 33
F C
Your disposition sours like a lemon on a tree
D7 G7
Don't let it happen to you don't let it happen to me
C G7
Be my life's companion and you'll never grow old
C
I'll love you so much that you'll never grow old
F C
Love and youth and happiness are yours to have and hold
F C
Be my life's companion be my life's companion
F G7 C
And you'll ne-ver grow old
How to play Be My Lifes Companion
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 C. 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.