I've Heard That Song Before
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Intro: G Gdim Am7 D7 G Gdim Am7 D7
G C C/B Am7 Am7/G Bm5-/7 E7
It seems to me I've heard that song before
Bm5-/7 E7 A7
It's from an old, familiar score
A7/13- A7 D9 D7
I know it well, that melody
G D7 G7
It's funny how a theme
C Gdim C Am
Recalls a favorite dream
Am7+ Am7 D7 Cdim G9
A dream that brought you so close to me
C C/B
I know each word
Am7 Am7/G Bm5-/7 E7
Because I've heard that song before
A7 A7/13- A7
The music said "forevermore"
A7/9 A7 Dm A7 Dm Dm7+
Forevermore's a memory
* F Fm Fdim
Please have them play it again
C B7 A4/7 A7
And I'll remember just when
Dm Dm7+ Cdim G6 C C/B Cdim
I heard that lovely song before.
Interlude: G C C/B Am7 Am7/G Bm5-/7 E7 Bm5-/7 E7 A7 A7/13- A7 D9 D7
G D7 G7
It's funny how a theme
C Gdim C Am
Recalls a favorite dream
Am7+ Am7 D7 Cdim G9
A dream that brought you so close to me
Interlude: G C C/B Am7 Am7/G Bm5-/7 E7 Bm5-/7 E7 A7 A7/13- A7 D9 D7
F Fm Fdim
Please have them play it again
C B7 A4/7 A7
And I'll remember just when
Dm Dm7+ Cdim G6 C C/B Cdim G C/B Cdim G
I heard that lovely song before
How to play I've Heard That Song Before
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 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.