Like A Lover
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C F/G
Like a lover the morning sun
C D/C G/B
Slowly rises and kisses you awake
A7/13 D7M
Your smile is soft and drowsy
C/D F7M
As you let it play upon your face
G/F C F/G C
Oh, how I dream I might be like the morning sun to you
G/F C
(I might be like the morning sun to you)
C F/G
Like a lover the river wind, sighs and ripples
C D/C G/B
It fingers through your hair
A7/13 D7M
Upon your cheek it lingers
C/D F7M
And I've never known a sweeter place
G/F C F/G
Oh, how I dream I might be like the river wind to you
C
(I might be like the river wind to you)
C D/C
How I envy a cup that knows your lips
G/B
Let it be me, my love
G F#m5-/7
And a table that feels your fingertips
B7/9- Em
Let it be me, let me be your love
Am7 C/D
Bring an end to the endless days and nights
F/G
Without you
C F/G
Like a lover the velvet moon
C D/C G/B
Shares your pillow and watches while you sleep
A7/13 D7M
It's light arrives on tiptoe
C/D F7M
Gently taking you in its embrace
G/F C F/G
Oh, how I dream I might be like a velvet moon to you
C
(I might be like the velvet moon to you)
G/F C F/G
Oh, how I dream I might be like a river wind to you
C
(I might be like the river wind to you)
C D/C
How I envy a cup that knows your lips
G/B
Let it be me, my love
G F#m5-/7
And a table that feels your fingertips
B7/9- Em
Let it be me, let me be your love
Am7 C/D
Bring an end to the endless days and nights
F/G
Without you
C F/G
Like a lover the velvet moon
C D/C G/B
Shares your pillow and watches while you sleep
A7/13 D7M
It's light arrives on tiptoe
C/D F7M
Gently taking you in its embrace
G/F C F/G
Oh, how I dream I might be like a velvet moon to you
How to play Like A Lover
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.