Darlin
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Intro:
B E/B
Oh, Darlin',
G#m7 C#7
My darlin' you're so fine
B/F# F# E/G#
/ / / / / / / / / / / /
Horn riff:
v v v v v v v v
A E A E A E F#
/ / / / / / / /
Verse 1:
C#m7 F#
You know if words could say
C#m7 F#
Then darlin' I would find a way
F#+ B F#+
To let you know what you meant to me
B G#7
Guess it was meant to be
C#m7 F#
I'll hold you in my heart
C#m7 F#
As life's most precious part
Chorus:
B E/B
Oh, Darlin', I dream about you often my
G#m7 C#7
Pretty darlin', I love the way you soften my
B/F# F# E/G#
Life with your love your precious love
[repeat horn riff]
Verse 2:
I was livin' like half a man
Then I couldn't love but now I can
You pick me up when I'm feelin' sad
More soul than I ever had
Gonna love you every single night
'Cause I think that you're out of sight
[repeat chorus; skip horn riff]
Bridge:
A/B E F# A/B
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
E F# A/B E F#
Every night, whoa darlin'
C#m7 D#m7
Gonna love you every single night, yes I will
E F#
'Cause I think that you're doggone out of sight
[repeat chorus; fade]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Darlin
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 B. 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.