Because Of You
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Intro: Cdim A7 F#m7 Fm7 Em7 A7 D7M G D7M
Cdim A7 F#m7 Fm7 Em7 A7 D7M D G D
Because of you, there's a song in my heart
Cdim A7 F#m7 Fm7 Em7 A7 D7M D G D
Because of you, my romance had it's start
A7/13- F#m7 B7
Because of you, the sun will shine
Em Cdim Em
The moon and stars will say you're mine
E9 Fdim Em7
Forever, and never to part
Cdim A7 F#m7 Fm7 Em7 A7 D7M G D7M
I only live for your love and your kiss
A7/13- F#m7 B7 F#m7 Cdim Em Cdim Em
It's paradise to be near you like this
G C#7 D F#7 Bm7
Because of you, my life is now worthwhile
Em7 A7/9- D6
And I can smile because of you
Interlude: Cdim A7 F#m7 Fm7 Em7 A7 D7M D G D Cdim A7 F#m7 Fm7 Em7 A7 D7M D
G D A7/13- F#m7 B7 Em Cdim Em
E9 Fdim Em7
Forever, and never to part
Cdim A7 F#m7 Fm7 Em7 A7 D7M G D7M
I only live for your love and your kiss
A7/13- F#m7 B7 F#m7 Cdim Em Cdim Em
It's paradise to be near you like this
G C#7 D F#7 Bm7
Because of you, my life is now worthwhile
Em7 A7/9- D6 D7M Gm7 D7M
And I can smile because of you
How to play Because Of You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cdim. 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.