One Morning In May
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D B7 E7 Bm5-/7 Cdim A7
One morning in May, don't forget, dear
Fdim D B7 E7 Bm5-/7 Cdim A7
That one wonderful day when we met, dear
Fdim D D7 D7/9 D9 G Bm5-/7
The world o - ver was blue clover
G G/F# Em7 Em6 A7 Em7 Cdim A7
And life carefree and gay
D B7 E7 Bm5-/7 Cdim A7
One morning in May, oh, the rapture
Fdim D B7 E7 Bm5-/7 Cdim A7
Tonight darling, I pray to recapture
Fdim D D7 D7/9 D9 G Bm5-/7 E7/9-
Just one hour, one flower
D Bm7 G Edim D
From love's faded bouquet
G G/F# A7 Em7 D F#m Edim Bm7
Kisses that came with the flame of springtime
G G/F# A7 Edim D
Burning your name in my heart
Cdim B7 Cdim B7 E C#m7
Precious to me like a rosary
E D9 E7/13 Bm5-/7 A A7M A7
Now that we're apart
D B7 E7 Bm5-/7 Cdim A7
One morning in May to remember
Fdim D B7 E7 Bm5-/7 Cdim A7
That love smolders away to an ember
Fdim D D7 D7/9 D9 G Bm5-/7 E7/9-
And dreams perish, we'll still cherish
D Bm7 G Edim D
That one, one morning in May
How to play One Morning In May
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.