By the Book
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D A Bm D
As I slowly turn the pages I see all these smiling faces
G D A A7
It's hard to be-lieve it was today ten years a-go
D D Bm D
Here is the invitation To our wedding celebration
G A
Just look at the promise that these pictures show I know
G D
If I had loved her by the book
Bm A D
She would be right here by my side
D G
The fool that I am
D Bm
I overlooked my promist to love her forever
Bm
For worst or for better
Bm Em A D
We'd still be together If I had loved her by the book
D A Bm D
If I opened this book more often I wouldn't have forgotten
G D A A7
How much she cared and how much I meant my solomn vows
D A Bm D
To honor To have and hold her But as I read them over
G A
I know it's too late to say I'm sorry now Somehow
G D
If I had loved her by the book
Bm A D
She would be right here by my side
D G
The fool that I am
D Bm
I overlooked my promist to love her forever
Bm
For worst or for better
Bm Em
We'd still be together If I had loved her
G D
If I had loved her by the book
Bm A D
She would be right here by my side
D G
The fool that I am
D Bm
I overlooked my promist to love her forever
Bm
For worst or for better
Bm Em A D
We'd still be together If I had loved her by the book
Em A D
If I had loved her by the book
How to play By the Book
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 D. 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.