Just Because
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Intro
D A Bm D Bm7 G Em7 A D
verse 1
A Bm F#m7
Just because you're near
G D
The cold nights grow warmer
Em7 Asus4 D A
Heaven's not so far away
Bm F#m7
Whisper in my ear
G D
Gentle is the darkness
Em7 A D
Keep your secrets here
Chorus
G
Girl then dream on
D
Then dream on
Em7 Asus4 A
Dream that all the world's an actor in your play
G D Em7 A
It can all go your way
G
Then dream on
G
Yeah, dream on
Em7 A G
Dream that all of this magnificence is yours
D Em7 A7 D
It will never slip away (slip away)
verse 2
A Bm F#m7
Just because you're near
G D
Memories grow fonder
Em7 A D
I wonder through them like a child
A Bm F#m
My arms thrown open wide
G D
Innocent and trusting
Em7 A D
Come lay here by my side
Chorus
G
Girl then dream on
D
Then dream on
Em7 A G
Dream that all the world's an actor in your play
D Em7 A
It can all go your way
G
Then dream on
D
Yeah, dream on
Em7 A G
Dream that all of this magnificence is yours
D Em7 A7
It will never slip away (slip away)
Outro
D A Bm F#m G D Em7 E A
D A Bm F#m G D Em7 D
How to play Just Because
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.