Oh! What It Seemed To Be
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Intro: Bm7 Fdim Bm7 F#7 Bm7 F#m7 Bm7 Bm7/E E7
A Cdim A E7 A Bm5-/7 A E7
It was just a neighborhood dance, that's all that it was
A Fdim A E7
But, oh, what it seemed to be!
Bm7 Fdim Bm7 F#7 Bm7 F#m7 Bm7 Bm7/E
It was like a masquerade ball, with costumes and all
D Bm5-/7 E7 A E7
'Cause you were at the dance with me
A Cdim A E7 A Bm5-/7 A E7
It was just a ride on a train, that's all that it was
A Fdim A E7
But, oh, what it seemed to be
Bm7 Fdim Bm7 F#7 Bm7 F#m7 Bm7 Bm7/E
It was like a trip to the stars, to Ve - nus and Mars
D Bm5-/7 E7 A
'Cause you were on the train with me
Bridge
A7 D7M A7M F#m7
And when I kissed you, Darling
Bm7 Bm5-/7 E7 A
It was more than just a thrill for me
A7 D7M A7M G7 F#7
It was the promise, Darling
B7 Bm5-/7 E7
Of the things that fate had willed for me
E7 A Cdim A E7 A Bm5-/7 A E7
It was just a wedding in June, that's all that it was
A Fdim A E7
But, oh, what it seemed to be
Bm7 Fdim Bm7 F#7 Bm7 F#m7 Bm7 Bm7/E
It was like a royal affair with ev'ryone there
Bm7 Bm5-/7 E7 Fdim A
'Cause you said "Yes, I do" to me
How to play Oh! What It Seemed To Be
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm7. 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.