It's Dark On Observatory Hil
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A7 D F#m Bm7 C#m5-/7 B7
It's dark on observatory hill;
Cdim E7 Bm5-/7 E7 Cdim E D9 Edim E7
Come on, let's pretend we're Jack and Jill.
G G/F# Em B+ Em7 Edim A
We'll stroll to the hilltop where college sweethearts go
D6 B7 E7/9 A7/13
And look at the lights on the campus down below.
D F#m Bm7 C#m5-/7 B7
We'll learn what astronomy is for,
Cdim E7 Bm5-/7 E7 Cdim E D9 Edim E7
We'll learn what the stars can have in store;
G G/F# Gdim Edim D F#7 B7
We'll know in advance the moon may mean romance
Cdim Em7 G/B A7 Edim D
When it's dark on observatory hill.
Bridge:
F7 Bb Gm Eb Cm
And I'd like to recite you a poem that I wrote;
F7 Cdim Gdim F7
It tells why I think you're wonderful.
Bb Gm Cm Edim
Then from afar we can hear a sweet guitar
Bb C#7 F#7 A7
While voices are harmonizing.
D F#m Bm7 C#m5-/7 B7
We don't have to know arithmatic
Cdim E7 Bm5-/7 E7 Cdim E D9 Edim E7
To figure why you and I would click;
G G/F# Gdim Edim D F#7 B7
My heart tells me this: your lips were meant to kiss
Cdim Em7 G/B A7 Edim D
When it's dark on observatory hill.
How to play It's Dark On Observatory Hil
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7. 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.