Halfway To Paradise
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Intro: E B E
#1.
E A E
I want to be your lover,
B
but your friend is all I've stayed.
E E7 A
I'm only halfway to paradise.
E B E
So near, yet so far, away.
#2.
E A E
I long for your lips to kiss my lips,
B
but just when I think they may,
E E7 A
you lead me halfway to paradise,
E B E
so near, yet so far away..mmm..
[Refrão]
B E
Being close to you is almost heaven.
B E
But seeing you can do just so much.
B E
It hurts me so to know your heart's a treasure..
Bbm Gb B B7
and that my heart is forbidden to tou...ch, so...
#3.
E A E
Put your sweet lips close to my lips,
B
and tell me that's where they're gonna stay.
E E7 A
Don't lead me halfway to paradise,
A E B E
Oh, so near, yet so far away.
OUTRO:
E B E
so near, yet so far away.
E B E
so near, yet so far away.
How to play Halfway To Paradise
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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.