Soon It Shall Be
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Intro: A#5 A A#5 A
Bm Em7 Em6
Your hair in the wind puts asunder
Em7 F#m Bm
All the cares this world has to give
Bm Em7 Em6
And the lights in your eyes bring such wonder
Em7 F#m Bm
To a man who thought all had been seen
G7
Though the nights have been cold and unkind, dear
F#m7 Fm7 - Em7
Oh that smile on your face is marigold
C7 Am D/F#
That blooms in the springtime for lovers anew
Em F7
Oh Just like the day I found you
Dm G
So I wrote you this song, though in vain dear
Em7 Am D/F#
For no lyric or rhyme can contain
C/G Dm Bb
All the gladness you bring to the saddest of days
Eb7 A#5 A A#5 A
Oh my love, how I yearn for you now
Bm Em7 Em6
Though the days have grown long in our wanting
Em7 F#m Bm
And the distance between us remains
Bm Em7 Em6
There's a gleaming of light up ahead, dear
Em7 F#m Bm
Yes, the sun will shine after the rain
G7
Oh the laughter we'll share will be endless
F#m7 Fm7 - Em7
As we're dancing beneath the moonlight
C7 Am7 D/F#
And your hand is in mine with our fingers entwined
Em F7
Oh love, now, how soon it shall be
Dm G
Though the waiting it seems never ending
Em7 Am D/F#
And the hours they, pass without haste
C/G Dm Bb
There will soon come a day when the snow melts away
Eb7 A#5 A A#5 A
And my love will be right by my side
Solo: Bm Em7 Em6 Em7 F#m Bm x2
Bm Em7 Em6
So you see, dear, my heart will not falter
Em7 F#m Bm
And my hopes will be not satisfied
Bm Em7 Em6
Till the miles have been left far behind you
Em7 F#m G7 D/F# Em7 Em6 Bm9
And no distance between us resides
How to play Soon It Shall Be
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A#5. 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.