Lilac Wine
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Gm
I lost myself on a cool damp night
Eb
Gave myself in that misty light
D Am7(b5)
Was hypnotized by a strange delight
D7 Gm
Under a lilac tree
Gm
I made wine from the lilac tree
Eb
Put my heart in its recipe
Am7(b5)
It makes me see what I want to see...
D7 Gm
And be what I want to be
Fdim7 C
When I think more than I want to think
Cm Gm
and Do things I never should do
Fdim7 C
I drink much more than I ought to drink
Cm G5 D7
Because I brings me back you...
G G7
G G7 C D7 G G7
Lilac wine is sweet and heady, like my love
C Dm G C Dm G C
Lilac wine, I feel unsteady, like my love
Eb D7
Listen to me... I cannot see clearly
D7 Am7 D7
Isn't that she coming to me nearly here?
And repeat as necessary.
The final progression is just:
G G7 C D7 G G7
Lilac Wine, I feel unready for my love
C Cm D7 G
I feel unready for my love...
How to play Lilac Wine
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 Gm. 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.