The Golden Key
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Intro
D
Well love is the golden key,
A7 D
To happiness, the key to happiness, the key to happiness
Love is the golden key to happiness
A7 D
Everybody's looking for the key
[Verso 1]
D A7
The girl in the office and the man on the street
D
The boy in school and the cop on the beat
G
They all know as long as there's a moon above
D A7 D
They'll never be happy till they find the love
[Refrão]
D
Because Love is the golden key,
A7 D
To happiness, the key to happiness, the key to happiness
Love is the golden key to happiness
A7 D
Everybody's looking for the key
[Verso 2]
D A7
The barber OR the baker and the sailor in blue
D
The hearts walking down on the avenue
G
They all know as long as there's a moon above
D A7 D
They'll never be happy until they find the love
[Refrão]
D
Because love is the golden key,
A7 D
To happiness, the key to happiness, the key to happiness
Love is the golden key to happiness
A7 D
Everybody's looking for the key
[Verso 3]
D A7
If your unhappy and feeling kinda blue
D
Here's some advice I'd like to pass on to you
G
If your hearts are full of love for all to see
D A7 D
Before very long you may find the key
Ending
D
Because love is the golden key,
A7 D
To happiness, the key to happiness, the key to happiness
D
Love is the golden key to happiness
A7 D
Everybody's looking for the key
A7 D
Everybody's looking for the key
A7 D A7 D
Everybody's looking for the key
How to play The Golden Key
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.