Mission Bell - Gene Pitney

Mission Bell

View chords used in this chart
Intro: A G A G
 
A G A G
(Say that you love me..say those pretty words
A G A G F
and I will give my love to you.)
 
#1.
E A E
My love is higher than a mission bell..
A
(How deep?)
E
Deeper than a wishing well..
D
(How strong?)
E A
Stronger than a magic spell..my love (Uh-huh)
E
for you is..
 
#2.
A E A
Wider than the widest sea..(How long?)
E D
Longer than a memory..(How sweet?)
E A
Sweeter than a honey tree..my love (uh-huh) for
E A E A A7
you (oh, yeah) oh, ho..(uh-huh)..my love (oh, yeah) for you.
 
Bridge:
 
E A D E
Give me your heart of gold, your heavenly magic
A
touch.
D E A D E
To cherish have and hold..I need your love so
A
much.
 
INTERLUDE: E A G A G A G A
 
A G A G
(Say that you love me, say those pretty words
A G A G F
and I will give my love to you.)
 
#3.
E A E A
My love is warmer than day in spring..(How bright?)
E D
Brighter than a diamond ring..(How great?)
E A E
Greater than a mighty king, my love..(uh-huh)..for you..
 
#4.
A E A
Is taller than the tallest tree..(How soft?)
E D E
Softer than the summer breeze..oh, I ask you please,
A E A
to give (uh-huh) your love (oh, yeah)..your love,
E A
(uh-huh)..sweet love (oh, yeah) to me.
 
OUTRO:
A G
(oooooo..ooooooo..ooooooo..)
A G
(How deep?)..Deeper than a wishing well.
A G
(How strong?)..Stronger than a magic spell.
A G
(How great?)..Greater than a mighty king.
A G
(oooooo..ooooooo..ooooooo..)
A G
(How deep?)..Deeper than a wishing well..
A G
(How strong?)..Stronger than a magic spell..(Fade.)

How to play Mission Bell

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 A. 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.

More chords by Gene Pitney

Advertisement
Advertisement