The Makings Of You
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Capotraste: Sem capotraste
one of my favs:
Curtis Mayfield - The Makings Of You
Am7 Dm Gm7 Bbmaj7 Am7
Add a little sugar, honeysuckle
Gm7 Am7 Dm
and a great big expression of happiness
Cm7 Bbmaj7 Gm7
boy, you couldn't mi----ss
Am7 Dm Gm7
with a dozen roses
Bbmaj7 Am7 Gm7
such would astound you
Am7 Dm
the joy of children laughing around you
Cm7 Bbm7 Gm7
these are the makings of you
C9 Am7 Dm Gm7
it is true, the makings of you------
Am7 Dm Gm7
the righteous way to go
Am7 Gm7
little one would know
Am7 Dm
or believe if I told them so
Cm7 Bbmaj7 Gm7
you're second to no-----ne
Am7 Dm Gm7
the love of all mankind
Am7 Gm7 Am7
should reflect some sign of these words
Dm
I've tried to recite
Cm7 Bbmaj Gm7
they're close but not qui---te
C9
almost impossible to do
Am7 Dm Gm7
reciting the makings of you
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How to play The Makings Of You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.