Sonnet
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[Intro: ]C (final strums with 3rd fret on high E) Em Am (for 3 strums
then Am7 for 1 and then Am for 3 strums then Asus4 for 1) F (ending with 3rd fret on high E).
Verse 1
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C
my friend and me,
Em
looking thru her
Em Am F
red box of memories
C
Faded, I'm sure,
Em
but love seems to
Em Am F
stick in her things you know
Chorus
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F G
yes, there's love if you want it,
Em F
don't sound like a sonnet, my love
F G
yes, there's love if you want it,
Em F
don't sound like a sonnet, my love
Em F
my love.
REPEAT INTRO
Verse 2
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C
why can't you see
Em
that nature has it's way
Em Am F
of warning me?
C
eyes open wide,
Em
looking at the heavens
Em Am F
with a tear in my eye
Chorus
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F G
yes, there's love if you want it,
Em F
don't sound like a sonnet, my love,
F G
yes, there's love if you want it,
Em F
don't sound like a sonnet, my love
Em F
my love.
REPEAT INTRO
Middle 8
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G
Sinking faster than a boat
F
without a hull
F
my love
G
dreaming about the day
F
when i can see you here
F G
by my side
F G F
by my side
Verse 3
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F G
Here we go again
Em
and my head it is gone
F
my love
F G
I stop to say hello
Em
because I think you should know
Em F G F
by now, by now (x7)
How to play Sonnet
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.