If It's Magic
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E B/D# C#m7
If it's magic...
E/B F#7
Then why can't it be everlasting
A/B E
Like the sun that always shines
F#7 A/B E
Like the poets in this rhyme
F#m7 A/B E
Like the galaxies in time
E B/D# C#m7
If it's pleasing...
E/B F#7
Then why can't it be never leaving
A/B E
Like the day that never fails
F#7 A/B E
Like on seashores there are shells
F#m7 A/B E
Like the time that always tells
Am
It holds the key to every heart
Em(maj7)
Throughout the universe
Am
It fills you up without a bite
Em(maj7)
And quenches every thirst
E
So...
E B/D# C#m7
If it's special
E/B F#7
Then with it why aren't we as careful
A/B E
As making sure we dress in style
F#7 A/B E
Posing pictures with a smile
F#m7 A/B E
Keeping danger from a child
Am
It holds the key to every heart
Em(maj7)
Throughout the universe
Am
It fills you up without a bite
Em(maj7)
And quenches every thirst
E
So...
E B/D# C#m7
If it's magic...
E/B F#7
Why can't we make it everlasting
A/B E
Like the lifetime of the sun
F#7 A/B E
It will leave no heart undone
F#m7 A/B E
For there's enough for everyone
How to play If It's Magic
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 E. 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.