Charmaine
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Intro: Verse
C G C F G
Waiting, just for you..Charmaine
Melody
C
I wonder why you keep me waiting, Charmaine
G
My Charmaine, (my Charmaine), my Charmaine
G7 G G7 G G7 C G
I wonder when bluebirds are mating will you come back again
C Bb A
And I wonder if I keep on praying
Dm A Dm
Will our dreams be the same (be the same)
F C A
I wonder if ever you think of me, too
Dm G C G
I'm waiting, my Charmaine, for you
C#
I wonder why you keep me waiting
G#
Charmaine (my Charmaine) cries in vain (cries in vain)
G#7 G# G#7
I wonder when bluebirds are mating
G# G#7 C# G#
Will you come back again
C# B A#
And I wonder if I keep on praying
Ebm A# Ebm
Will our dreams be the same (be the same.)
F# C# A#
I wonder if ever you think of me, too
Ebm G# C# F# C#
I'm waiting, my Charmaine, for you just for you.
Ebm G# C#
I'm waiting, my Charmaine, for you
F# C#
Just for you (Fade)
How to play Charmaine
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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.