Love Is Our Cross To Bear
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CAPO: 3rd Fret
Intro: C G Am F C G C
G Am F
I didn't know where to look for you last night
G C
I didn't know where to find you
G Am F
I didn't know how I could touch that light
G C
That's always gathering behind you
G Am F
I didn't know that I would find a way
G C
To find you in the morning
G Am F
Love can pull you out of yesterday
G C
As it takes you without warning
G Am F
I want to be a long time friend to you
G C
I want to be a long time known
G Am F
Not one of your memory's used-to-be's
G
A summer's fading song
Chorus:
Am G C
It's from me, it's to you for your eyes
Am F G C
It's a weight, a wonder that is wise
Am C
I am here
Am F
You are there
G C G Am F G C
Love is our cross to bear______
G Am F
I know I'll think of us upon that hill
G C
With the golden moon arising
G Am F
And the stars will fall around us still
G
While the love is realizing
Instrumental: C Am F G C
G Am F
So it is, until we meet again
G C
And I throw my arms around you
G Am F
You can count the grey hairs in my head
G
I'll still be thankful that I found you
Chorus:
Am G C
It's from me, it's to you for your eyes
Am F G C
It's a weight, a wonder that is wise
Am C
I am here
Am F
You are there
G C G Am F
Love is our cross to bear______
G C G Am F G C
Love is our cross to bear
How to play Love Is Our Cross To Bear
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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.