The Best Of Me - Bryan Adams

The Best Of Me

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Intro: (E - C#m - A - F#m)
 
Verse 1:
 
C#m E A E
Sometimes words are hard to find
C#m B A E
I'm looking for that perfect line
Am E C#m B
To let you know you're always on my mind
E B C#m
Ya this is love - n' i've learned enough to know
A E
I'm never lettin' go
C#m B
No, no, no - won't let go
 
Chorus:
 
E C#m
When you want it - when you need it
 
A F#m
You'll always have the best of me
E C#m
I can't help it - believe it
A F#m
You'll always get the best of me
 
 
Verse 2:(same as before)
C#m E A E
I may not always know what's right
C#m B A E
But i know i want you here tonight
Am E C#m B
Gonna make this moment last for all your life
E B C#m
Oh ya this is love - n' it really means so much
A E
I can tell from every touch
C#m B
No, no, no - can't get enough
 
Chorus:
 
E C#m
When you want it - when you need it
A F#m
You'll always have the best of me
E C#m
I can't help it - believe it
A F#m
You'll always get the best of me
 
 
Solo:
 
D|- A5 - E - C#m
F#m - A5 - E - B
D|- A5 - E - C#m
F#m - A5 - E - B
 
 
Middle:
 
E B C#m
Ya this is love - n' i've learned enough to know
A E
I'm never lettin' go
C#m B
No, no, no - won't let go
E C#m
You'll always have the best of me
A F#m
You'll always get the best of me
E C#m
You'll always have the best of me
A F#m C#
You'll always get the best of me... Oh!
 
Ending:
 
F# D#m
When you want it - when you need it
B G#m
You'll always have the best of me
F# D#m
I can't help it - believe it
B G#m
You'll always get the best of me
F# D#m
When you want it - when you need it
B G#m
You'll always have the best of me
F# D#m
I can't help it - believe it
B G#m
You'll always get the best of me
 
(repeat til fade.)
 
 
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
A5 = X 0 2 2 X X
Am = X 0 2 2 1 0
B = X 2 4 4 4 2
C# = X 4 6 6 6 4
C#m = X 4 6 6 5 4
D#m = X X 1 3 4 2
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0
F# = 2 4 4 3 2 2
F#m = 2 4 4 2 2 2
G#m = 4 6 6 4 4 4

How to play The Best Of Me

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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