Dancing With Tears In My Eyes
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Intro: Verse
D7 G D7 G D7
Those who dance and romance while they dance
G Edim Am7
They seem so happy and gay
Am Am7+ Am7 Am6
Though they sing while they swing and they sway
A Gdim Cdim D D9 D7
Somehow I can't feel that way
Melody
G Cdim Am7 G G6
I've been dancing with tears in my eyes
D7 G Edim Am7 D9
'Cause the boy in my arms wasn't you
Am Am7+ Am7 Am6
Dancing with somebody new
D9 D7 Edim G
When it's you that my hearts calling to
Am Dm Am E7
Trying to smile, once in a while
Am Am7+ D D7
But I find that so hard to do
Am7 D G Cdim Am7 G G/F# E7
I've been dancing with tears in my eyes
C Cdim Am7 D7 G
'Cause the boy in my arms wasn't you
How to play Dancing With Tears In My Eyes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7. 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.