Leila
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[intro ]
D C G x2
verse 1
D
Leila, you’re my lady and I’d like you not to leave.
C G
Tell me, am I still the one you’re thinking of?
D
Never have I known another to which I’d compare you.
C G
Leila, I’ll be lonely if I lose your love!
Pre-Chorus
D C G x4
[Refrão]Chorus
F#m C G/B D
Leila, come and lay. Leap into me, lingering sweetly.
F#m C G/B D
Leila, take my lips. Lean in with yours, let me be yours.
Instrumental
C G/B D
verse 2
D
Leila, I will follow you to any land you lead.
C G
Never-green or evergreen, I will be yours.
D
Across the painted desert and over misty mount,
C G
nothing will keep me from coming to your door!
Pre-Chorus
D C G x4
[Refrão]Chorus
F#m C G/B D
Leila, come and lay. Leap into me, lingering sweetly.
F#m C G/B D
Leila, take my lips. Lean in with yours, let me be yours.
Instrumental
F#m C F#m C
C G/B D x4
D C G x6
Verse x2
D
Leila, you’re my lady and I’d like you not to leave.
C G
Tell me, am I still the one you’re thinking of?
D
Never have I known another to which I’d compare you.
C G
Leila, I’ll be lonely if I lose your love!
outro x8
D C G
oooh, oooooh
on the last time, hold 'C' and 'G/B' longer
D C G/B D
oooh, oooooh
How to play Leila
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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.