My Dear
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Intro:
C G
C Am
C
G Em
verse 1:
C G
I created you piece by piece
C Am
Made you in my own image perfectly
C
I see your face and don't regret a thing so
C Em
Why would you (so why would you)
C G
There's not a thing about you I don't adore
C Am
So I paid the price that you could never afford
C Em
All I ask is that you trust me now and watch my
C G
plan unfold (there is so much in store)
Chorus:
C G
Hold on to me when you think you're sinkin'
C Am
Run to me when it feels like you can't go on
C
My Dear, cry to me when life's unfair
G Em
(Your voice is the sweetest sound in my ear)
C G
Just look to me when you can't see clearly
C Am
Don't be afraid when you feel my spirit near
C
My Dear, be still and know that I am here
G Em
I've always loved you and I always will
verse 2:
C G
I've never taken my eyes off of you
C Am
I'll hold your hand in every trial that you go through
C
You've never been alone (you've never been alone)
C Em
I'll carry you through all the highs and the lows
C G
So don't let go now, there's so much in store
Chorus:
C G
Hold on to me when you think you're sinkin'
C Am
Run to me when it feels like you can't go on
C
My Dear, cry to me when life's unfair
G Em
(Your voice is the sweetest sound in my ear)
C G
Just look to me when you can't see clearly
C Am
Don't be afraid when you feel my spirit near
C
My Dear, be still and know that I am here
G Em
I've always loved you and I always will
Bridge:
C G C
Be still, my love, when it's too much to bear
Am C
And know that I'll always be there
C
I'll hear you when you call my name
G Em
(Your voice is the sweetest sound in my ear)
C G
I am the answer you've been searchin' for
C Am
I'll be your refuge or shelter from the storm
C
I am everything you need and more
G Em
Oh, I loved you before you were born
Chorus:
C G
Hold on to me when you think you're sinkin'
C Am
Run to me when it feels like you can't go on
C
My Dear, cry to me when life's unfair
G Em
(Your voice is the sweetest sound in my ear)
C G
Just look to me when you can't see clearly
C Am
Don't be afraid when you feel my spirit near
C
My Dear, be still and know that I am here
G Em
I've always loved you and I always will
Outro:
C G
C Am
C
G Em
How to play My Dear
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 C. 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.