I Can't Give You Anything But Love
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G C G
Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.
Am G D7
It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
G C G
My luck is changing, it's gotten from
Am G D7
simply rotten to something worse
E Am
Who knows, some day I will win too.
A7 C D7
I'll begin to reach my prime.
G C G
Now though I see what our end is,
Am D7
All I can spend is just my time.
G Am D7
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
G Am D7
That's the only thing I've plenty of ,baby.
G
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
C
We're sure to find
A7
Happiness and I guess
Am D7
All those things you've always pined for.
G Am D7
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
G Am D7
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
C A7 G E
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
Am D7 G
I can't give you anything but love.
G C G
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
Am G D7
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
G C G
But I am willing to wait, dear,
Am G D7
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
E Am
You have a lifetime before you.
A7 C D7
I'll adore you, come what may.
G C G
Please don't be blue for the present,
Am D7
When it's so pleasant to hear you say
G Am D7
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
G Am D7
That's the only thing I've plenty of ,baby.
G
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
C
We're sure to find
A7
Happiness and I guess
Am D7
All those things you've always pined for.
G Am D7
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
G Am D7
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
C A7 G E
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
Am D7 G
I can't give you anything but love.
How to play I Can't Give You Anything But Love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.