Lover Come Back To Me
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Intro: D Em7 A7 D6 A7 D D7/9 A7/9 A7
D Em7 A7 D6 F#7 Gdim F#7
The sky was blue and high above
Bm Bm7/E E7/9 E7 E7/9 E7
The moon was new, and so was love
D Em7 A7 D6 A7 D D7/9 A7/9 A7
This eager heart of mine was singing
D G G/B A7sus4 A7/13- D A7
"Lover, where can you be"
D Em7 A7 D6 F#7 Gdim F#7
You came at last; love had its day
Bm Bm7/E E7/9 E7 E7/9 E7
That day is past; you've gone away.
D Em7 A7 D6 A7 D D7/9 A7/9 A7
This aching heart of mine is singing
D G G/B A7sus4 A7/13- D F#7
"Lover, come back to me"
Bridge
Bm F#7 Bm F#7 Em Gdim Bm
I remember ev'ry little thing you used to do
F# Gdim F#7 C#m5-/7
I'm so lonely
Bm F#7 Bm F#7 Em Gdim Bm
Ev'ry road I walk along I've walked along with you
E7/9 Em7 A7 Em7 A9
No wonder I am lonely
D Em7 A7 D6 F#7 Gdim F#7
The sky is blue, the night is cold
Bm Bm7/E E7/9 E7 E7/9 E7
The moon is new, but love is old
Em B7/13- Em7 Em6 A7 D Bm A7/9 A7
And while I'm waiting here, this heart of mine is singing
D G/B A7sus4 A7/13- D G D
"Lover, come back to me"
How to play Lover Come Back To Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.