Because You're Mine
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G Em7 Am7 GM7 D7/9 G9 D9 G
Because you're mine, the brightest star I see
D9 G Bm7 G
Looks down, my love, and envies me
C C/B Am7 Em7 C D7/9 D7
Because you're mine, because you're mine
C Em7 Am D6 Am7 D7
Because you're mine, the breeze that hurries by
D9 Am7 Edim D7
Becomes a melody and why
Cdim G Am7 Cdim G
Because you're mine, because you're mine
G Em7 E7/9- Am7 Em7 C Em7 Am
I only know for as long as I may live
C C/B Am7 A7 Em7 Bm7 Em7 A7 Em7 Gdim D7
I'll only live for the kiss that you alone may give me
G Em7 Am7 GM7 D7/9 G9 D9 G
And when we kiss, that isn't thunder, dear
D9 G Bm7 G6
It's only my poor heart you hear
Cdim C Am7 Cdim G
And its applause because you're mine
How to play Because You're Mine
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 G. 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.