Beverley Street
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[Intro ]
C G Am Em Am Em G-G7 G6-G
Verse 1
C G Am Em
A crowded room on Beverley a party for the rent
C G Am Em
You were sitting casually with a few of your fabulous friends
Am Em G
I asked you what your name was but you just turned and ran
C G Am Em
Then a little later I finally caught your eye
C G Am Em
And even though you tried so hard you couldn't hide your smile
Am Em G
I followed you downstairs and we talked for a long long long time
Chorus
F G
Would you call that love
F G
Who's to say
F G
I don't know much about love
C G/B Am
But you're the best I ever had
C G/B Am
Best I ever had
Break
C G Am Em Am Em G-G7 G6-G C G Am Em Am Em G-G7 G6-G
Verse 2:
C G Am Em
It wasn't long before you changed your phone number to mine
C G Am Em
You said that you were moving in but you needed a little time
Am Em G G7 G6 G
So I kept all your messages til you made up your mind
C G Am Em
Now the rain is falling and the cloud's are gathering and the sun refuse to shine
C G Am Em
Your promises and whispered words are forever on my mind
Am Em G G7 G6 G
And I'm left here smoking cigarettes that you left behind
Chorus
F G
Would you call that love
F G
Who's to say
F G
I don't know much about love
C G/B Am
But you're the best I ever had
C G/B Am
Best I ever had
Outro
C G Am Em Am Em G-G7 G6-G repeat through fade out
How to play Beverley Street
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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.