Sweet Is The Melody
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C G Am F
Sweet is the melody, so hard to come by.
C G
It's so hard to make every note bend just right.
C G Am F
You lay down the hours and leave not one trace,
C G C
But a tune for the dancing is there in its place.
C G Am F
The dance floor's for gliding, not jumping over ponies,
C G
Where boots and gold bracelets come and meet as they should.
C G Am F
It's for celebrating a Friday night romance,
C G C
Forgetting the bad stuff and just feeling good.
Chorus
Key Change:
D A
D A Bm G
An arm's just an arm till it's wrapped around a shoulder.
D A
Looped side by side they go stepping out together.
D A Bm G
A note's just a note till you wake from your slumber
D A D
And dare to discover the new melody
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D A Bm G
Sweet is the melody, so hard to come by.
D A
it's so hard to make every note bend just right.
D A Bm G
You lay down the hours and leave not one trace,
D A D
But a tune for the dancing is there in its place.
D A Bm G
D A
D A Bm G
D A D
Chorus in D
D A Bm G
D A D
How to play Sweet Is The Melody
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.