If You Could Only See Me Now
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[Intro ]
A A G A
A D G D
[Verso 1]
N.C. G A
If you could only see me now
D Bm
Somewhere out here in the dim lights
Em G
Feedin' my public every single night
A D D
And holding court just like a king
[Pré-Refrão]
D G A
If you could only see me now
D A Bm
Drinking gin and bumming cigarettes
D Em G
Smiling wide 'cause I've got no regrets
A D D D7
'Bout how lifes been kind to me
[Refrão]
G
Every day's a four-leaf clover
D/F# Em
And every night is a winning hand
G
I've been painting the town
A
Wearing smoke rings for a crown
D D D7 D
If you could only see me now
Instrumental
G A D A/C# Bm Bm Em A D G D
[Verso 2]
N.C. G A
If you could only see me now
D Bm
Gazing deep into some new eyes
Em G
Whispering into ears that haven't heard my lies
A D A D
Or the promises I couldn't keep
[Pré-Refrão]
D G A
If you could only see me now
D A Bm
In the darkness of my midnight
Bm7 Em G
Or see me tremble in the morning light
A D D7 D
Waking from my sinner's sleep
[Refrão]
Em G
Every day's a four-leaf clover
D/F# Em
And every night is a winning hand
G
I've been painting the town
A
Wearing smoke rings for a crown
Bm7
If you could only see me now
E G
I've been painting the town
A
Wearing smoke rings for a crown
Outro
A A G A A A D G D
How to play If You Could Only See Me Now
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.