Mr. Wonderful - Keely Smith

Mr. Wonderful

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G D7/9 G G/F# Em7 Am7 Em7 C C/B Am7
Why this feeling? Why this glow
Em7 Cdim G5 G/B Edim Am Am7 D9 Am7 D7
Why the thrill when you say Hello
Edim C C/B Edim D7/9 C C/ E
It's a strange and tender magic you do
Edim C C/B Am7 Bm5-/7 D9 Am7 D7
Mister Wonderful, that's you
G D7/9 G G/F# Em7 Am7 Em7 C C/B Am7
Why this trembling when you speak
Em7 Cdim G5 G/B Edim Am Am7 D9 Am7 D7
Why this joy when you touch my cheek
Edim C C/B Edim D7/9 C C/B E
I must tell you what my heart knows is true
Edim C C/B Am7 D9 G Am7 G
Mister Wonderful, that's you
Bridge
G Am7 Em G7 F C G7 C
And why this longing to know your charms
C/B A7 Em7 A7 Edim D7
To spend forever here in your arms?
G D7/9 G G/F Em7 Am7 Em7 C C/B Am7
Oh there's much more I could say
Em7 Cdim G5 G/B Edim Am Am7 D9 Am7 D7
But the words keep slipping away
Edim C C/B Edim D7/9 C C/B E
And I'm left with only one point of view
Edim C C/B Am7 D9 G Am7 G
Mister Wonderful, that's you
G G/F# Em7 D7/9 Cdim E7
One more thing, then I'm through
Cdim C C/B Am7 Edim G G/F# E7/9
Mister Wonderful, Mister Wonderful
Edim A9 A7/9 Am7 Cdim C C/B Cm7 Am7 G
Mister Wonderful, I love you

How to play Mr. Wonderful

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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.

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