Dearly Beloved
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Intro: E B7
verse 1
E
Good morning, dearly beloved, we are gathered here today
A
To watch two people we know make a big mistake
B7
They'll stand up at the alter, and solemnly swear I do
E
They'll be together forever, 'til they find somebody new
[Refrão] A E
Her daddy's in the front row, muttering oh no here we go again
A
They had a couple dates, now she's three months late
B7
And it's twenty buck a plate I spent, oh:
verse 2
E
Good morning, dearly beloved, I'd like to welcome ya'll
A
To see the side-effects of sex and alcohol
B7
Please bow your heads and join me, in a prayer for these two
E A B7 E
Who'll be together forever, 'til they find somebody new
[Refrão] A
The bride is a flirt and the groom is worse
E A
As he's putting the ring on her, he's checking out the bridesmaids,
B7
Thinking that he might take, the maid of honor's honor, oh:
verse 3
E
Welcome, dearly beloved, we are here this afternoon
A
To throw rice as these two, drive down the road to ruin
B7
With cans tied to the bumper, and a dragging muffler too
E
They'll be together forever, ‘til they find somebody new
Tag
B7
So raise your glass and join me, here's to the bride and groom
E B7 E
They'll be together forever, 'til they find somebody new
How to play Dearly Beloved
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 E. 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.