(Gary Zekley - Mitch Bottler)
View chords used in this chart
Intro [2X; horns enter 2nd time]:
Bm A
v v v v v v v v
-x-x-x-xx-xx-x-x-|-x-x-x-xx-xx-x-x-| x: high F# on organ
G F#sus F#
v v v v v v v v
-x-x-x-xx-xx-x-x-|-x-x-x-xx-xx-x-x-|
Verse 1:
Bm A
All of the lonely nights
G F#
Waiting for you to come, longing to hold you tight
Bm A
I need you so desperately
G F#
Waiting for you to come bringing your love to me [but]
Chorus:
Bm A
I'd wait a million years
G F#
Walk a million miles, cry a million tears
Bm A
I'd swim the deepest sea
G F#
Climb the highest hill, just to have you near me
Riff 1 [2X; doubled by horns 2nd time]:
[F#]
v v v v v v v v
-----------------|-----------------|
---------------2-|---------------2-|
--------2--2-4---|--------2--2-4---|
-4-4-4-4--4------|-4-4-4-4--4------|
-----------------|-----------------|
-----------------|-----------------|
Verse 2:
As love is reality
When you are near to me, I am in ecstacy
I'd swallow the pain and pride
Baby, I just can't hide all that I feel inside [and]
[repeat chorus]
Riff 2 [5X; vocal enters 2nd time]
[F#]
v v v v v v v v
-----------------|-----------------|
---------------2-|-----------------|
--------2--2-4---|-----------------|
-4-4-4-4--4------|-4-4-4-44-44---2-|
-----------------|-------------4---|
-----------------|-----------------|
A million years, I would wait for you
A million tears, baby I'd be true
A million miles, I would follow you
A million years, if you want me to
Verse 3:
Pacing the floor, detest
Sweat pouring down my chest, still I can't love you less
It's worth all the pain and pride
Baby, I just can't hide all that I feel inside [and]
[repeat chorus]
[repeat riff 2 (2X)]
[repeat chorus to fade]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play (Gary Zekley - Mitch Bottler)
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 Bm. 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.