Sweet Emily
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Intro: D A G A D
[Verso 1]
D
What a strange thing to happen at this time of life
A
to find what's important and tell your wife,
G D
I never wanted children, but I'd a had them with you
and if daughters were as plenty as the fish in the sea
A
and I could only have one, the only one for me,
G A D
I know what I'd do, I'd choose sweet Emily
[Refrão]
G D
She can light up our lives in a heartbeat
G D
she can put you in your place with a word
G D
She's a woman still growing into who she will be
A G D
So here's to our sweet Emily
Instrumental:
D A G D
D A G D
[Verso 2]
D
She's got her mother's smile but a soul all her own
A
sometimes she's heavy of heart but has always shown
G D
she digs down deep just to get life done
If I could give her one truth to keep and believe
A
I know it's hard for her to try and conceive
G
there are few things as perfect
A D
as our sweet Emily
[Refrão]
G D
She can light up our lives in a heartbeat
G D
she can put you in your place with a word
G D
She's a woman still growing into who she will be
A G D
So here's to our sweet Emily
Instrumental:
D A G D
D A G D
[Verso 3]
D
I've lived a pretty full life, as full as I could
A
but I never believed that I ever would
G D
be rewarded like this, it wasn't in the cards
the joy that she brings to an old man like me
A
this late in the game, you'd have to agree
G
it's more than I deserve
A D
from my sweet Emily
[Refrão]
G D
She can light up our lives in a heartbeat
G D
she can put you in your place with a word
G D
She's a woman still growing into who she will be
A G D
So here's to our sweet Emily
A G D
So here's to our sweet Emily
How to play Sweet Emily
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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.