Because You're Mine
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Intro: C# Eb11/C# Bbm11 Bbm6
G# Fm
Child of mine I know that you're hurting
F# C#
And I've seen you try to soldier on
Bbm Fm
I am here to lift away your burden
F# C#
And I will hold you till the pain is gone
Bbm Fm
So today I promise forever
C# Eb
Tomorrow I'll say it again
G#
You ought to know that I am here (near)
Bbm Fm Eb
You ought to know I'll be here to love you, Just to love you
C#
Through all the pain and through the years
Eb
I'll be the one to dry your tears
F# Bbm
I love you, I love you
C# Eb11/C# Bbm11 Bbm6
Because you're mine
G# Fm
You would give it all to know the answers
F# C#
And I know you've heard this all before
Bbm Fm
I'm just here to help your heart remember
F# C#
That no one else could ever love you more
Bbm Fm
So today I promise forever
C# Eb
Tomorrow I'll say it again
G#
You ought to know that I am here (near)
Bbm Fm Eb
You ought to know I'll be here to love you, Just to love you
C#
Through all the pain and through the years
Eb
I'll be the one to dry your tears
F# Bbm
I love you, I love you
C
Because you're mine
C#
So don't you ever doubt
G#
You are my precious child
Cm7
my glory in the making
Fm
The years will bring you many trials
Eb/G
But I will never let you down
Bbm C#
I'm here with my arms open just waiting for
How to play Because You're Mine
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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.