I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song
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E7 A7M C#m7 Bm D9 E7/13 E7
Well, I know it's kind of late I hope I didn't wake you
A7M C#m7 Bm D9 E7
But what I got to say can't wait I know you'd understand
D Cdim C#7 D Cdim
Ev'ry time I tried to tell you the words just came out wrong
A A6 A E7/13 E7 D9 Bb7M A E7
So I'll have to say I love you in a song
E7 A7M C#m7 Bm D9 E7/13 E7
Yeah, I know it's kind of strange, but ev'ry time I'm near you
A7M C#m7 Bm D9 E7
I just run out of things to say I know you'd understand
D Cdim C#7 D Cdim
Ev'ry time I tried to tell you the words just came out wrong
A A6 A E7/13 E7 D9 Bb7M A E7
So I'll have to say I love you in a song
Interlude: D9 E7/13 E7
D Cdim C#7 D Cdim
Ev'ry time the time was right all the words just came out wrong
A A6 A E7/13 E7 D9 Bb7M A E7
So I'll have to say I love you in a song
E7 A7M C#m7 Bm D9 E7/13 E7
Yeah, I know it's kind of late I hope I didn't wake you
A7M C#m7 Bm
But there's something that I just got to say
D9 E7
I know you'd understand
D Cdim C#7 D Cdim
Every time I tried to tell you the words just came out wrong
A A6 A E7/13 E7 D9 Bb7M A
So I'll have to say I love you in a song
How to play I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. 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.