The Diary
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Intro:
C Am F G
Ah ah ah ah oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
C
How I'd like to look
Am
Into that little book
Dm G7
The one that has the locking key
F Am
And know the boy that you care for
F G7
The boy who is in your diary
C
When it's late at night
Am
What is the name you write
Dm G7
Oh what I'd give if I could see
F Am
Am I the boy that you care for?
F G C
The boy who is in your diary
F Em
Do you recall
F Em
And make note of all
F Em Am
The little things I say and do
F Em
The name you underline
F Em
I'm hopping that's mine
Am F G
Darling I'm so in love with you
C
Please don't leave me blue
Am
Make all my dreams come true
Dm G7
You know how much you mean to me
F Am
Say I'm the boy that you care for
F G C
The boy who is in your diary.
Am F G C Am F G
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Fade
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How to play The Diary
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.