love song 58
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[INTRO: ]G D C (x2)
VERSE 1:
G D C
Baby, you always knew how to stand up straight.
G D C
Honey, I gave to you and you gave it all away.
G D C
Oh me, could you sing for me tonight.
G D C
I don't care what they say
G D
I'll just fill my lungs
C
to get it out so sing I...
CHORUS:
G D G D
When we kissed in the sky we could hold the world by the wings
C D G
when we sing on the breath of the wind.
D C
VERSE 2:
G D C
Sister, could you be a crutch tonight.
G D C
Giver, my words are clay but in you they mean so much.
G D C
Hold me, hold me up in bitter times.
G D C
All I see are lights ahead,
G D C
is this fear I hold, I can see your smile, your teenage smile.
CHORUS (x2)
BRIDGE:
A C A C A
Don't let me down, don't let me alone tonight.
G D C
VERSE 3:
G D C
Mother, when I'm scared I can cling to your knee.
G D C
Lover, I'll hold your neck and try to say something sweet.
G D C
Someday I'll be strong enought to say,
G D C G D
I once needed to be loved, but when you stand by,
C
I can stand alone, I stand alone.
CHORUS (x2)
D C (Till End; End On C)
How to play love song 58
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.