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Intro:
A Bbdim Bm7 E7-9 Bb7#9
/ / / / / / / /
Verse 1:
Amaj7 F#m Bm7 E7-9 Bb7#9
Kiss me each morning for a million years
Amaj7 F#m Bm7 E7-9
Hold me each evening by your side
Amaj7 F#m Bm7 E7-9
Tell me you'll love me for a million years
A D
Then if it don't work out
A D
Then if it don't work out
A D Bm7 E13 Bb7#9
Then you can tell me goodbye
Verse 2:
Sweeten my coffee with a morning kiss
Soften my dreams with your sighs
Tell me you'll love me for a million years
Then if it don't work out
Then if it don't work out
D A [after organ solo: A7, to bridge]
Then you can tell me goodbye
[organ solo: chords as per verse 2; omit one of the "then if it
don't work out" lines]
Bridge:
D A
If you must go, oh no, I won't grieve
B7 E7 Bb7#9
If you wait a lifetime before you leave
Verse 3:
Then if you must go
Mmm, I won't tell you no
Just so that we can say we tried
Tell me you'll love me for a million years
Then if it don't work out
Then if it don't work out
D A [end cold]
Then you can tell me goodbye
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Subject
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 A. 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.