Bella Linda
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Intro:
Ab [single notes; piano/bass]
/ / / /
Chorus:
Db Ab Gb Ab
Bella Linda, try and understand
Db Ab Gb Ab
Bella Linda, I'm doin' all I can
Db Ab Gb Ab
Bella Linda, I'm only what I am
String break 1:
[3/4] [2/4] [4/4 into verse]
Db Ab Db Ab Db Ab
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Verse 1:
Ab Cm/G
It's so hard for me to say
F7 Bbm/F
The things I really feel
Eb7/G Ab
If I could I'd chase away
Cm/G Fm
The pain your eyes reveal
Cm Fm
The pain your eyes reveal
Cm Fm
From foolish things I've done
Cm Fm
The times that I let you down
Cm Db Ab
And I'll never change, believe me I try
Db Ab
If you go away, you know that I'll die
Cm/G Cm7-5/Gb F7 [9/8: /// /// ///]
Oh I love you, please don't say goodbye
[repeat chorus]
[repeat string break 1]
Verse 2:
We've had bad times
Through the years
And though I've made you cry
Think of me through tender tears
And try to close your eyes
And try to close your eyes
To thoughtless things I do
The dreams that don't come true
'Cause I'll never change, believe me I try
If you go away, you know that I'll die
Oh I need you, please don't say goodbye
[repeat chorus]
String break 2:
[3/4] [2/4] [4/4]
Db Ab Db Ab Ab [single notes, piano/bass]
/ / / / / / / / / / / / r r / / / /
[repeat chorus]
Coda [repeat to fade]:
Db Ab Gb Ab
Bella Linda
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Bella Linda
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ab. 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.