Sweet Melody
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[INTRO: ]D F#m Bm G D E7 A7
D F#m Bm G D A7 D
D F#m Bm
Sweet melody I love you, God knows it's really true
G D E7 A7
I spent the best times of my young life lovin' on the likes of you
D F#m Bm
In every song I'm singin', you keep on shinin' thru
G D A7 D
Sweet melody I'd like to say, sweet melody I love you
INTRO
D F#m Bm
Down some old lonesome highway, deep in my darkest blues
G D E7 A7
Good or bad, happy or sad, I can still depend on you
D F#m Bm
You've whistled me by some graveyards more than a time or two
G D A7 D
Sweet melody I've got to say, sweet melody I love you
INTRO
How to play Sweet 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 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.