Dedicated to the one I love
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Intro:
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(acoustic guitar):
D7/sus4
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(while...)
Verse 1:
G Em
While I'm far away from you my baby
C6 D7 G Em
I know it's hard for you my baby
C6 D7 Em Bm
Because it's hard for me my baby
Am D7 G D7/sus4
And the darkest hour is just before dawn
(band enters)
Chorus:
G C C/G G/B
Each night before you go to bed my baby
C D G C C/G G/B
Whisper a little prayer for me my baby
D7/sus4 D7 Eb7 G
And tell all the stars above
D7/sus4 {N.C.} {2: Em, to coda}
This is dedicated to the one I love
Bridge 1:
G
(Life can never be exactly like we want it to be)
G7
I could be satisfied knowing you love me
G
(But there's one thing I want you to do especially for me)
Am A7 D7/sus4
And it's something that everybody needs
Chorus 2:
Each night before you go to bed my baby
Whisper a little prayer for me my baby
D7/sus4 D7 Em Bm/A
Because it's hard for me my baby
D7/sus4 {N.C.} D7/sus4 {N.C.}
And the darkest hour is just before dawn
Instrumental break:
piano solo: G7 {8 bars of 6/8}
(band drops out)
Bridge 2:
Bm Em G Cm
If there's one thing I want you to do
Bm Cm Bm
Especially for me
Eb7 D7/sus4 {N.C.}
And it's something that everybody needs
(band re-enters on G)
{repeat Chorus 1}
Coda:
(Em) C
This is dedicated to the one I love
A7
This is dedicated to the one I love
G
This is dedicated to the one I love
(this is dedicated)
How to play Dedicated to the one I love
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 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.