Like A Lover
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(Intro) C C/F
C C4
Like a lover the morning sun
C D/C Bm7
Slowly rises and kisses you awake
A4 A7 D9
Your smile is soft and drowsy
G4 G F
As you let it play upon your face
G/F C C4 C
Oh, how I dream I might be like the morning sun to you
C4
(I might be like the morning sun)
C C4
Like a lover the velvet moon,
C D/C Bm7
Shares your pillow and watches while you sleep
A4 A7 D9
Your eyes is soft and drowsy
G4 G F
As you let it play upon your face
G/F C C4 C
Oh, how I dream I might be like the velvet sun to you
C4
(I might be like the velvet sun to you)
(Intro)
C D/C
How I envy a cup that knows your lips
Bm7
Let it be me, my love
Em7
And a table that feels your fingertips
F#m5-/7
Let it be me, let me be your love
Am7 Bb
Bring an end to the endless days and nights
G
Without you
( C C4 C G#/C )
C# C#4
Like a lover the velvet moon,
C# D#/C# Cm7
Slowly rises and kisses you awake
Bb4 Bb7 D#9
Your smile is soft and drowsy
G#4 G# F#
As you let it play upon your face
G#/F# C# C#4 C#
Oh, how I dream I might be like the velvet moon to you
C#4
(I might be like the velvet moon)
C# D#/C#
How I envy a cup that knows your lips
Cm7
Let it be me, my love
Fm7
And a table that feels your fingertips
Gm5-/7
Let it be me, let me be your love
Bbm7 B
Bring an end to the endless days and nights
G#
Without you
C# C#4
I might be like the velvet moon to you (4x)
(instrumetal) C# C#4
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.