Hello, Young Lovers
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D9 Em7 F#m7 Em7
Hello, young lovers, whoever you are
D7M Cdim Em7 A7
I hope that your troubles are few
Em5-/7 A7 F7M A7
All my good wishes go with you tonight
Em7 A4/7 A7 D Em7 A7
I've been in love like you
D9 Em7 F#m7 Em7
Be brave, young lovers, and follow your star
D7M Cdim Em7 A7
Be brave and faithful and true
Em5-/7 A7 F7M A7
Cling very close to each other tonight
Em7 A4/7 A7 D D7
I've been in love like you
Bridge
G Am7 Bm7 Am7
I know how it feels to have wings on your heels
G Am7 G G6
And to fly down the street in a trance
C#m5-/7 F#7 Bm5-/7 E7
You fly down the street on a chance that you'll meet
Em7 Bm5-/7 Em7 A7
And you meet not really by chance
D9 Em7 F#m7 Em7
Don't cry, young lovers, whatever you do
D7M Cdim Em7 A7
Don't cry because I'm alone
Em5-/7 A7 F7M A7
All of my mem'ries are happy tonight
Em7 A4/7 A7 Am7 D7
I've had a love of my own
Coda
G Gm F#7 B7
I've had a love of my own, like yours
Em7 Bb9 A7/9- A7 D
I've had a love of my own
How to play Hello, Young Lovers
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D9. 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.