The Love Song
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G D/F# Em C(add9) G D/F# Em C(add9)
INTRO
G Bm7 C(add9) G/B
First time I felt it, think I was five years old.
Am7 Cmaj7 D
I was scared, had a nightmare, Momma was there for me to hold.
G Bm7 C(add9) G/B
Daddy, he was different... he never said it much,
Am7 Cmaj7 D
But I heard him loud and clear when he brought home that ball and glove.
Em D/F# C(add9) D/F#
Then it took on a brand new meaning,
Em D/F# C(add9) G/B Bb6 D
I wasn't just a boy no more, when she moved in next door.
G D/F#
Where you from? What's your name?
Em
Wanna go to my game?
C D
Got the keys to my Dad's old truck.
G D/F# Em
Turn the radio off to remember the song,
D C
We held hands and there it was,
D/F# G D/F# Em C D
Lo - ve.
G Bm7 C(add9) G/B
Pages kept on turnin', there I was with someone else.
Am7 Cmaj7 D
First time in my lifetime, I wasn't livin' for myself.
G Bm7 C(add9) G/B
I knew I wasn't fallin', anywhere I'd fell before.
Am7 Cmaj7 D
This place was different: it was deeper, it was more.
Em D/F# C(add9) D/F#
Then it took on a brand new meaning,
Em D/F# C(add9) G/B Bb6 D
Yeah, it was strong and it was true, knew what I had to do.
G D/F#
Found a ring, hit my knees,
Em
Couldn't talk, couldn't breathe,
C D
My heart had me all choked up.
G D/F#
Said "I do," as we cried, wedding bells,
Em D C
Waved goodbye, the whole church knew it was
D/F# G
Lo - ve.
G D/F# Em C D G D/F# Em C D
INSTRUMENTAL
Em D/F# C(add9) D/F#
Then it took on a brand new meaning,
Em D/F# C(add9) G/B Bb6 D
When the doctor said "It's time to watch your miracle arrive."
A E/Ab
Thank the Lord, cut the cord.
F#m
Take her home, help her grow.
E D Esus A E/Ab F#m
And complete the circle of lo - ve.
D E A E/Ab F#m
Lo - ve.
D E A E/Ab F#m D E (to fade)
That's the circle of lo - ve.
How to play The Love Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.