Because Of You
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Capo 3
Intro: Am7 Em7sus
Am7 Em7sus F E7 Am7
Because of you, I face the world with pride,
Em7sus F E7 Am7 Em7sus
Because you are the breeze I drift upon
A6
In heaven flows from your eyes,
E6
Even though I've told lies,
A6
It always seems so long
E6
Since we made love this strong,
D
I think it's time we tried,
F Am7 Em7sus
To bring these dreams alive and drain 'em dry
Am7 Em7sus F
Somehow, when I'm in your arms,
E7 Am7 Em7sus
Deep in the blindness of love,
F E7
You become all the women,
Am7
I have ever known,
Em7sus
Searching your skin;
A6
In heaven flows from your eyes,
E6
Even though I've told lies,
A6
It always seems so long
E6
Since we made love this strong,
D
I think it's time we tried,
F Am7 Em7sus
To bring these dreams alive and drain 'em dry
Am7 Em7sus F E7 Am7
Because of you, I face the world with pride,
Em7sus F E7 Am7 Em7sus
Because you are the breeze I drift upon
A6
In heaven flows from your eyes,
E6
Even though I've told lies,
A6
It always seems so long
E6
Since we made love this strong,
D
I think it's time we tried,
F Am7 Em7sus
To bring these dreams alive and drain 'em dry
F E7
I hope you understand, ah what makes this man,
Am7
Want to love you right
How to play Because Of You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.