I Hear You Calling Me
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CAPO: 2
Intro: C F C
verse 1
F G
I hear you calling me
C F C G/D
You called me when the moon had veiled her light
C F G C7
Before I went from you into the night
F
I came
C Dm7 G Am Ab C
Do you remember, back to you for one last kiss
G7 C F C G C
Beneath the cold starlight
verse 2
F G
I hear you calling me
C F C G/D
And, oh, the ringing gladness of your voice
C F G C7
The one that made my loving heart rejoice
F
You spoke
C Dm7 G E7 Am Ab C
Do you remember, and my heart still hears the distant music
G7 C F C G
Of your voice___
Instrumental
C F G C7 F C Dm7 G E7 Am Ab C G7 C
verse 3
F G
I hear you calling me
C F C G/D
Though years have stretched their weary lengths between
C F F F
And on your grave___ the mossy grass is green
F
I stand
C Dm7 G E7 Am Ab
Do you behold me listening here
C G7 C F C G C
Hearing your voice through all the years between
F C Dm G C F C
I hear you calling me____
How to play I Hear You Calling Me
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 C. 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.