(Holland - Dozier - Holland)
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Intro:
Eb
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Verse:
Eb
Bernadette
Dbadd9
People are searching for
Cb Bb Db
The kind of love that we possess
Eb
Some go on
Dbadd9
Searching their whole life through
Cb Abm /A Bb [N.C.]
And never find the love I found in you
Chorus 1:
Gb/Db Ebm
And when I speak of you
Abm7 Abm7/Db Abm/Db
I see envy in other men's eyes
Gb/Db Ebm
And I'm well aware
Abm7 Abm7/Db Abm/Db
Of what's on their mind
Abm7 Gb/Bb
They pretend to be my friend
Dbsus4 Db
When all the time (sweet Bernadette)
Abm7 Gb/Bb Dbsus4 Db
They long to persuade you from my side (sweet Bernadette)
Abm7 Bbm
They'd give the world and all they own
Dbsus4 Db
For just one moment we have known
Verse 2:
Bernadette
They want you because
Of the pride that it gives
But Bernadette
I want you because
I need you to live
Chorus 2:
But while I live only to hold you
Some other men, they long to control you
But how can they control you, Bernadette (sweet Bernadette)
When they cannot control themselves, Bernadette (sweet Bernadette)
From wanting you, needing you
But darling
Verse 3:
You belong to me
I tell the world
You belong to me, I tell the world
You're the soul of me
I tell the world
You're a part of me, Bernadette
Bridge:
Gb Cbmaj7 Ebm
In your arms I find the kind of peace of mind
Bb Cbdim
The world is searching for
Gb Cbmaj7 Ebm
But you, you give me the joy this heart of mine has always
Bb
Been longing for
Chorus 3:
In you I have what other men are longing for
All men need someone to worship and adore
That's why I treasure you and place you high above
For the only joy in life is to be loved
So whatever you do, Bernadette
Verse 3 [partial]:
Eb
Keep on lovin' me
Dbadd9
Bernadette
Cb Abm /A Bb
Keep on needin' me, Bernadette
(Bb) [N.C.]
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Bernadette!
Verse 4:
Bernadette
You're the soul of me
More than a dream, you're clear to me
And Bernadette
You mean more to me
Than a woman was ever meant to be
Coda:
Eb Dbadd9
Bernadette, my darling Bernadette [fade]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play (Holland - Dozier - Holland)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.