How Soon
View chords used in this chart
A7 Dsus4 D D7M D D9 D Em7/9 A
How soon the flame of love can die
G A6 A Em7 A7 G/B A7 D Am7 B7
How soon "good night" becomes "goodbye"
Cdim Em7 B7 Cdim B7 Em7/9 Em B5+
You're gone now, and life goes on now
Em6 Em7 Cdim B7 Am7 B7 Gm7 Gdim
And ev'rything seems out of tune
A7 Dsus4 D D7M D D9 D Em7/9 A
But time can bring a change of heart
G A6 A Em7 A7 G/B A7 C#m5-/7 F#7
And love can make another start
B7 G G/F# Fdim Edim D F#m B7
Some day, you may come back to me to stay
Cdim G G/F# Em7 Gdim D
But who can say how soon
How to play How Soon
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7. 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.