Bruges
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Intro: G C Am D7 G
verse 1
C Am
Winter was colder than ever last year
D7 G Bm
Spring came so slowly, then summer was near
Em Am
We hung up our overcoats when skies were clear
D7 G
And read all our books about Bruges
verse 2
C Am
And when we arrived there, the sun was so high
D7 G Bm
The blue was the blue of a hot summer sky
Em Am
And the books that we'd read hadn't told us a lie
D7 G
And we fell in love with Bruges
[Refrão] C Am
Bruges in the summertime, stars in the night
D7 G
Wine in the warm glow of soft candlelight
B7 Em
Bruges in the summertime feeling so right
A7 D7
Whispering sweet and low “Lady, I love you”
C Am D
So, we will return when the memories fade
C Am D
To the room in the town where the memories were made
verse 3
G C Am
They's bells in the towers, bands in the squares
D7 G Bm
Boats on canals, balloons at the fairs
Em Am
Where we laughed away worries, kissed away cares
D7 G
And sang out our song of Bruges
G C Am D7 G Bm Em Am D7 G
[Refrão] C Am
Bruges in the summertime, stars in the night
D7 G
Wine in the warm glow of soft candlelight
B7 Em
Bruges in the summertime feeling so right
A7 D7
Whispering sweet and low “Lady, I love you”
C Am D
So, we will return when the memories fade
C Am D
To the room in the town where the memories were made
verse 4
G C Am
Cobbled street carriages, horsedrawn for two
D7 G Bm
Picnics and palaces, pictures to view
Em Am
But nothing I see is as lovely as you
D7 G
No, not all the beauty of Bruges
G C Am D7 G Bm Em Am D7 G
VERSE 5
C Am
There's laughter and loving and living for now
D7 G Bm
With dreams that come true if you'll only allow
Em Am
So I’ll make a promise, if you make a vow
D7 G
To love me again in Bruges
ENJOY.......
How to play Bruges
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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.