Cupid - Sam Cooke
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[Intro: ]G Em G Em
 
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G Em
Cupid, draw back your bow
G C
And let your arrow go
G D G D
Straight to my lover's heart for me, for me.
G Em
Cupid, please hear my cry
G C
And let your arrow fly
G D C7 G
Straight to my lover's heart for me.
 
Verse 1:
D7
Now, I don't mean to bother you, but I'm in distress.
G
There's danger of me losing all of my happiness
C
For I love a girl who doesn't know I exist
D7
And this you can fix, so,
 
(Chorus)
 
Verse 2:
Now, Cupid, if your arrow makes her love strong for me
I promise I will love her until eternity.
I know, between the two of us, her heart we can steal.
Help me if you will, so,
 
(Chorus)
 
G Em G
Cupid, don't you hear me calling you?
Em G
I need you, Cupid.
 
(fade out)

How to play Cupid

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 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.

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