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)
Like a lover the river wind, sighs and ripples
Its fingers through your hair
Upon your cheek it lingers
And I've never known a sweeter place
Oh, how I dream I might be like the river wind to you
(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
Em/D Am7 C/D
Bring an end to the endless days and nights
F/G
Without you
Like a lover the velvet moon
Shares your pillow and watches while you sleep
It's light arrives on tiptoe
Gently taking you in its embrace
Oh, how I dream I might be like a velvet moon to you
(I might be like the velvet moon to you)
Oh, how I dream I might be like a river wind to you
(I might be like the river wind to you)
How I envy a cup that knows your lips
Let it be me, my love
And a table that feels your fingertips
Let it be me, let me be your love
Bring an end to the endless days and nights
Without you
Like a lover the velvet moon
Shares your pillow and watches while you sleep
Its light arrives on tiptoe
Gently taking you in its embrace
Oh, how I dream I might be like a velvet moon to you
(I might be like a velvet moon to you)
I might be like a velvet moon to you
(I might be like a velvet moon to you)
I might be like a velvet moon to you
(I might be like a velvet moon to you)
I might be like a velvet moon to you
(I might be like a velvet moon to you)
I might be like................. FADE
Transcribed by: Cesar Olavo
How to play Like a lover
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.