The Gift
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Bb F
Winter snow is falling down
Gm F
Children laughing all around
Eb Bb
Lights are turning on
Cm F
Like a fairy tale come true
Bb F
Sitting by the fire we made
Gm F
You're the answer when I prayed
Eb Bb
I would find someone
Cm F
And baby I found you
Refrain 1
Bb Cm F
All I want is to hold you forever
Bb Cm F
All I need is you more every day
Bb D7
You saved my heart
Gm C7
From being broken apart
Bb
You gave your love away
F Bb
And I'm thankful every day
F Bb F Gm F Eb F
For the gift
F C
Watching as you softly sleep
Dm C7
What I'll give if I could keep
Bb F
Just this moment
Gm C7
If only time stood still
F C7
But the colors fade away
Dm C7
And the years will make us grey
Bb F
But baby in my eyes
Gm C7
You'll still be beautiful
Refrain 2
F Gm C7
All I want is to hold you forever
F Gm C7
All I need is you more every day
F A7
You saved my heart
Dm Gm
From being broken apart
F C7
You gave your love away
F C7
I can't find the words to say
F C7
That I'm thankful everyday
F
For the gift
F C7 Dm F Bb F Gm C7 (2x)
(Repeat Refrain)
How to play The Gift
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.