The I Love You Bridge
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Intro: D A E D
A
Faith shook in romance,
E C#m D
My imagination danced on the 38 to Notre Dame.
A E C#m D
It's a magic trick, an escape from this.
A E
Sleeping in Park Hill, Frankie's art is on the pill.
C#m D
He comes down on the 7th still,
D E C#m D
It's a magic trick, an escape from this.
A E A E
A E
Disused concrete flats and reminders of the past,
C#m D
Oh, one day we'll find love at last.
A E C#m D
It's a magic trick, an escape from this.
A E
Oh let's just disappear, let's make love to the idea
C#m D
But you know they're only words my dear.
A E C#m D
It's a magic trick, an escape from this.
A E A E A E A E D
A E
There were 26 all just craving one more kiss,
C#m D
As they jumped from the I Love You bridge.
A E C#m D
It's a magic trick, an escape from this.
A E
Oh let concrete twist my spine, break my fall but save my mind
C#m D
As I slip from the sky.
A E C#m D
It's a magic trick, an escape from this.
A E A E A E A E D E D
A E
In lights for all to see and we'll sing it from the streets
C#m D
"I love you, will you marry me?"
A E C#m D
It's a magic trick, an escape from this.
A
Who cares she told him no?
E
It's the gesture, don't you know?
C#m D
And we'll cling on and we won't let go.
A E C#m D
It's a magic trick, an escape from this.
A E C#m D
Oh, it's a magic trick, an escape from this.
A E C#m D
It's a magic trick, an escape from this.
A E C#m D
It's a magic trick, an escape from this.
C#m Bm A
How to play The I Love You Bridge
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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.