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Intro [2X]:
 
Bmaj7 Gmaj7
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
 
Verse 1:
 
Bmaj7
Sometimes I just don't know
Bm7 Emaj7
How you could be anything but beautiful
Em7
Think that I was made for you
Bmaj7 Bm7
And you were made for me
Emaj7
And I know that I won't ever change
Em7
We've been friends through rain or shine
Bmaj7 [1,2: Gmaj7 3: Bm7; to coda]
For such a long, long time
 
Verse 2:
 
Laughing eyes, a smiling face
It seems so lucky just to have the right
Telling you with all my might
You're beautiful tonight
And I know that you won't ever stray
'Cause you been that way from day to day
For such a long, long time
 
Verse 3:
 
And when you hold me tight
How could life be anything but beautiful
Think that I was made for you
And you were made for me
And I know that I won't ever change
We've been friends through rain or shine
For such a long, long time
 
Coda:
 
Emaj7 Bmaj7
And I must say it means so much to me
Emaj7/B
To be the one
F#7sus4
Who's telling you, I'm telling you
(Bmaj7)
That you're beautiful
 
[repeat intro chords [2X]; end cold on Bmaj7]
 
 
-- another ace 70's tab from Andrew Rogers

How to play Beautiful

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 Bmaj7. 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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