Hollywood waltz
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Intro: E A B
A E/G# B
E G#m A E
Springtime, the acacias are blooming.
E A F#m B B C#m B/D#
Southern California will see one more day.
E G#m A E
Dreamland and bus'ness is booming.
E A F#m B B C#m B/D#
The birds are a singing as I drift away.
She looks another year older
from too many lovers who used her and ran.
But some nights, oh, she looks like an angel
and she's always willing to hold you again.
Chorus:
A B E A
So give her this dance, she can't be forsaken.
E A F#m B B C#m B/D#
Learn how to love her with all of her faults.
E G#m A C#m
She gave more than she's taken
E A B A E/G# F#m7 B C#m B/D#
and I'll go down doing the Hollywood Waltz.
Springtime and the lady is grieving,
the lovers just stand there with nothing to say.
They got what they wanted, they're packing and leaving
to look for another to love the same way.
So give her this dance, she can't be forsaken.
Learn how to love her with all of her faults.
She gave more than she's taken
E A B A E/G# F#m7
and I'll go down doing the Hollywood Waltz,
B C#m B/D# A E/G# F#m7
the Holly - wood Waltz,
B C#m B/D# A E/G# F#m7
the Holly - wood Waltz,
B C#m B/D# A E/G# F#m7
the Holly - wood Waltz,
B C#m B/D# A E/G# F#m7 B C#m B/D#
the Holly - wood Waltz.
A E/G# F#m7 B C#m B/D#
E A E/G# F#m E
How to play Hollywood waltz
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 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.