The Perfect Year
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[Verso 1]
Dmaj7 Asus4
Ring out the old, Bring in the new,
Dmaj9 Asus4
A midnight wish, to share with you,
Em
Your lips are warm, my head is light,
Asus4 A D
Were we in love, before to-night?
[Refrão]
Am D G
Oh, I don't need a crowded ballroom,
Gm Bm7
Everything I want is here,
Em A D
If you're with me, next year will be, the perfect year.
[Verso 2]
Dmaj7 Asus4
No need to hear, the music play,
Dmaj9 Asus4
Your eyes say all, there is to say,
Em
The stars can fade, and they can shine,
Asus4 A D
Long as your face, is next to mine.
[Refrão]
Am D G
I don't need a crowded ballroom,
Gm Bm7
Everything I need is here,
Em A D
If you're with me, next year will be, the perfect year.
[Refrão]
Am D G
We don't need a crowded ballroom,
Gm Bm7
Everything we need is here,
Em A D
If you're with me, next year will be, the perfect year.
[Verso 3]
Dmaj7 Asus4
It's New Year's Eve, and hopes are high,
Dmaj9 Asus4
Dance one year in, kiss one good-bye,
Em
Another chance, another start,
Asus4 A D
So many dreams to tease the heart.
[Refrão]
Am D G
We don't need a crowded ballroom,
Gm Bm7
Everything we need is here,
Em A D
And face to face, we will embrace the perfect year
Am D G
Oh, and we don't need a crowded ballroom,
Gm Bm7
Everything we need is here,
Em A D
So face to face, we shall embrace the perfect year
How to play The Perfect Year
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 Dmaj7. 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.