Make Love Stay
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Now that we love [D G/D]
Now that the lonely nights are over [D G/D A/D D]
How do we make love stay? [D G A D G/D A/D]
Now that we know [D G/D]
The fire can burn bright or merely smoulder [D G A Bm]
How do we keep it from dying away? [G A D C/D, D C/D G/A]
Elusive as dreams [D G/D]
Barely remembered in the morning [D G/D A/D D]
Love like a phantom flies. [D G A D G/D A/D]
But held in the heart [D G/D]
It pales like the empty smile adorning [D G A Bm]
A statue with sightless eyes [G A D C/D]
Tag:
Moments fleet, taste (so) sweet within the rapture [G Bm D, D4 D]
When precious flesh is greedily consumed [E4 E A4 A]
But mystery is a thing not easily captured [G Bm D, D4 D]
And once deceased, not easily exhumed. [Em C Gma7/A A]
Now that we love [D G/D]
Now that the lonely nights are over [D G A Bm]
How do we make love stay? [G A D C/D]
[repeat tag]
Now that we love [D G/D]
Look at the moonless night and tell me [D G A Bm]
How do we make love stay? [G A D C/D]
[D G A, D C/D G/D C/D G/D, D]
G/D: xx0433
C/D: XX0010
Enjoy, STEVE
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How to play Make Love Stay
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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.