I Wish I Were In Love Again - Mel Torme

I Wish I Were In Love Again

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A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
The sleepless nights, the daily fights
A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
The quick toboggan when you reach the heights
A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
I miss the kisses and I miss the bites-
D9 E7 A E7
I wish I were in love again
A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
The broken dates, the endless waits,
A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
The lovely loving and the hateful hates
A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
The conversation with the flying plates
D9 E7 A
I wish I were in love again
Bm5-/7 E7/9 A F#m Bm5-/7 E7/9 A F#m
No more pain, no more strain
C#7 F#7 B7 E7
Now I'm sane, but I would rather be punch-drunk.
A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
The pulled out fur of cat and cur
A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
The fine mis-mating of a him and her
A7M A A9 A F#m B7 D9 E7 A
I've learned my lesson but I wish I were in love again
A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
The furtive sigh, the blackened eye
A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
The words: "I'll love you 'til the day I die"
A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
The self dception that believes the lie
D9 E7 A
I wish I were in love again.
A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
When love congeals, it soon reveals
A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
The faint aroma of performing seals
A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
The doublecrossing of a pair of heels
D9 E7 A
I wish I were in love again
Bm5-/7 E7/9 A F#m Bm5-/7 E7/9 A F#m
No, no more care, no, no despair
C#7 F#7 B7 E7
Now I'm all there now but I'd rather be punch-drunk.
A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
Believe me, sir, I much prefer
A7M A A9 A F#m Em6/9
The classic battle of a him and her
A7M A A9 A F# B7
I don't like quiet, and I wish I were
 
D9 E7 A F#m D9 E7 A F#m B7 E7 A6
In love again, in love again, in love again.

How to play I Wish I Were In Love Again

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is A7M. 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.

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