Moonlight Cocktail - Mel Tormé

Moonlight Cocktail

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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
G D7 G B7
Couple of jiggers of moonlight and add a star,
A7 E7 A7 E7 G/B A7
Pour in the blue of a June night and one gui - tar,
D9 Am7 D7 D9 Am7 D7
Mix in a couple of dreamers, and there you are:
G Em7 Am7 D7
Lovers hail the Moonlight Cocktail.
 
[Verse 2]
G D7 G B7
Now add a couple of flowers, a drop of dew,
A7 E7 A7 E7 G/B A7
Stir for a couple of hours 'til dreams come true.
D9 Am7 D7 D9 Am7 D7
Add to the number of kisses, it's up to you --
Am C A9 D7 G6
Moonlight Cocktail - need a few.
 
[Bridge]
B7 F#m7 B7
Cool it in the summer breeze,
F#m7 B7 Em B7 Em
Serve it in the starlight underneath the trees.
A7 Em7 A7
You'll discover tricks like these
Em7 A7 D7
Are sure to make your Moonlight Cocktail please.
 
[Verse 3]
G D7 G B7
Follow the simple directions and they will bring
A7 E7 A7 E7 G/B A7
Life of another complexion where you'll be king.
D9 Am7 D7 D9 Am7 D7
You will awake in the morning and start to sing --
Am C A9 D7 G
Moonlight Cocktails are the thing.

How to play Moonlight Cocktail

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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