Highly Prized Possession
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste:
2nd traste
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUfYBtMeYf4&t=1s
Key D capo 2
[Intro]
N.C.
[Verse]
G C
I know it's not your passion
E7
To stand and stake your claim
F Em Dm C G
So I don't lay no claim on you
C
Though most love's not lasting
E7
When profit can be gained
F Em Dm C G
Love still remains the thing that gets us through
[Chorus]
C G Am7
You're my hi-i-i-i-ighly prized possession
G Em
You're more precious to me
F G
Than I thought love could be
C G Am7
You're my hi-i-i-i-ighly prized possession
G Em
Ain't no question of cost
F G C G
Could ever measure the loss if I lost you
[Verse]
C E7
The quality of mercy is such a heavy thing
F Em Dm C G
At times the way we bear the constant stress
C
And the value of compassion
E7
There's no price it can bring
F Em Dm C G
So darling let me say this just the same
[Chorus]
C G Am7
You're my hi-i-i-i-ighly prized possession
G Em
You're more precious to me
F G
Than I thought love could be
C G Am7
You're my hi-i-i-i-ighly prized possession
G Em
There're ain't no ransom on earth
F
That could ever measure the word
G C Dm7 G
of loving you
[Bridge]
Am7 Dm7 G
If there's only one thing I have left to say, yeh
Am7 Dm7 G
If there's only one thing I have left to say, yeh
[Chorus]
C G Am7
You're my hi-i-i-i-ighly prized possession
G Em
You're more precious to me
F G
Than I thought love could be
C G Am7
You're my hi-i-i-i-ighly prized possession
G Em
Ain't no question of cost
F G C G
Could ever measure the loss if I lost you
[Bridge]
Am7 Dm7 G
If there's only one thing I have left to say, yeh
Am7 Dm7 G
If there's only one thing I have left to say, yeh
[Chorus]
C G Am7
You're my hi-i-i-i-ighly prized possession
G Em
You're more precious to me
F G
Than I thought love could be
C G Am7
You're my hi-i-i-i-ighly prized possession
G Em
Ain't no question of cost
F G C
Could ever measure the loss of losing you
How to play Highly Prized Possession
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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.