Exactly Like You
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[Intro]dução Verse:
Verse
D A7 G A7 A7/9 D6 Cdim
I used to have a perfect sweetheart
Em7 A7 A7/5+ D Cm
Not a real one, just a dream;
Em7 Gdim Em7 G/B A7
A wonderful vision of us as a team.
D A7 G A7 A7/9 D6 Cdim
Can you imagine how I feel now?
Em7 A7 A7/13- B7
Love is real now, it's ideal;
Em7 A7 D B7
You're just what I wanted,
Em7 A7 Cdim A7 A7/13-
And now it's nice to live, paradise to live.
Melody:
D G Em7 D E7 D9 A7 E7
I know why I've waited, know why I've been blue;
A7 G A Em7 A7 D Em7 Fdim D A7sus4
Prayed each night for someone exactly like you.
D G Em7 D E7 D9 A7 E7
Why should we spend money on a show or two?
A7 G Fdim A7 Em7 D G Fdim D
No one does those love scenes exactly like you.
Bridge:
D9 Am7 D7 G6 Edim
You make me feel so grand,
A7 Em7 D G D
I want to hand the world to you;
F#7 Bm7 G Gdim
You seem to understand
A7 D7M D6
Each foolish little scheme I'm scheming,
Em7 A7 A7/13-
Dream I'm dreaming.
D G Em7 D E7 D9 A7 E7
Now I know why mother taught me to be true
A7 G Fdim A7 Em7 D G Fdim D
She meant me for someone exactly like you.
How to play Exactly Like You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.