St Ives
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Intro: G Bm A G
Verse
G
And you're far too far away
Bm
It's been years since we spoke
A
But I wonder if you think
G
Of you and I, I can only hope
Bm
With a new man in your head
D
And a new home for your heart
A
Our romance is long dead
G
But a friend is what I lost
[Refrão]G
And take me back to St. Ives
Bm
Where we both lived different lives
A
Kept warm in winter nights
G
Harps played by candlelight
Bm
Oo-oo-oo-oh oh oo-oh
Instrumental
A G
Verse
G
I made a fool of myself
Bm
Making a fool out of you
A
Through all the times you wept
G
You thought that you were being used
Bm
I tried to learn my lesson
D
Not to read between the lines
A
But through all the mild affection
G
Please know that the fault was mine
[Refrão]G
And take me back to St. Ives
Bm
Where we both lived different lives
A
Kept warm in winter nights
G
Harps played by candlelight
Bm D Bm
Oo-oo-oo-oh oh oo-oh oo-oh oh oh
Instrumental
A
G
Oo-oh oh
Bridge
G
And if we saw each other now
Bm
Would we pick up where we left
G
Or would you glance the other way?
A
A simple sign we must forget...
Bridge
G
'Cause you're far too far away
A
It's been years since we spoke
Bm
But I wonder if you think
A
Of you and I, I can only hope
[Refrão]G
You take me back to St. Ives
A
Where we both lived different lives
Bm
Kept warm in winter nights
A
Harps played by candlelight
Outro
G
Oh-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
A
Whoa, whoa-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
Bm
Oh oh oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh
A
Oh oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh
G
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh-oh oh oh
A
Oh whoa oh
Bm A G
Whoa-oh-oh-oh oh
How to play St Ives
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.