Music, Maestro, Please
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A7 D D6 Edim F#7 B7 Gdim B7
Tonight I mustn't think of her music, maestro, please.
E7 G G/B A7/13-
Tonight, tonight I must forget
D9 D A7 A7/9 G G9 G D9 A7/13-
Those precious little hours no hearts and flowers.
A7 D D6 Edim F#7 B7 Gdim B7
Just play your lilting melodies ragtime, jazztime, swing,
Cdim B7 E7 G G/B A7/13-
Any old thing to help me ease the pain
A7 D D6 G Gm D
That solitude can bring.
Bridge:
D7 D5+ D7/9 G Em Fdim Am Am7 D7 D5+ G G/F# E7
She used to like waltzes, so please, don't play a waltz.
Bm5-/7 E7 A F#m D9 E7 Em7 Em7/9 A7/13-
She danced devinely, and I loved her sothere I go.
A7 D D6 Edim F#7 B7 Gdim B7
Tonight I mustn't think of her no more memories.
G Gm Gdim D D5+ B7
So play tonight I must forget.
Em7 A7 A7/13- D9 D D6
Music, maestro, please.
How to play Music, Maestro, Please
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 A7. 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.