Cest si bon - Louis Armstrong

Cest si bon

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Bm7 Bm7/5- E7 E7/9 E7 A D9 Bm7/5- A
"C'est si bon" -- lovers say that in France
 
Fdim Bm7 Bm7/5- E7
When they thrill to romance;
 
Bm7/5- E7 A6 Cdim E7/9
It means that it's so good.
 
Bm7 Bm7/5- E7 E7/9 E7 A D9 Bm7/5- A
C'est si bon -- so I say it to you
 
Fdim Bm7 Bm7/5- E7
Like the French people do
 
Bm7/5- E7 A
Because it's oh, so good.
 
Bridge:
 
A7 F Dm7 CM7/6 CM7
Ev'ry word, ev'ry sigh, ev'ry kiss, dear,
 
B7 Bm7 Bm7/5- E7
Leads to only one thought, and it's this, dear:
 
Bm7 Bm7/5- E7 E7/9 E7 A D9 Bm7/5- A
It's so good, nothing else can replace
 
Fdim Bm7 Bm7/5- E7
Just your slightest embrace
 
Em7 F#7
And if you only would
 
Bm7 Dm7 AM7
Be my own for the rest of my days,
 
A A7 Bm7/5- E7
I will whisper this phrase,
 
First Time:
 
Bm7/5- E7/9 E7 A Edim E7
My darling, c'est si bon.
 
Last Time:
 
Bm7/5- E7/9 E7 A D9 A6
My darling, c'est si bon.

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Bm7. 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.

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