The Song Is You
View chords used in this chart
Intro: C7M Em7 Cdim Dm7 G7
C7M Em7 Cdim Dm7 G7
I hear music when I look at you
G9 C C6 C7/G F Bb9
A beautiful theme of every dream I ever knew
Fdim C C/B Am7 Am7/G Dm7 G7
Down deep in my heart, I hear it play
G9 Bm5-/7 C Am7 G7
I feel it start then melt away
C7M Em7 Cdim Dm7 G7
I hear music when I touch your hand
G9 C C6 C7 C7/G F Bb9
Beautiful melody from some enchanted land
Fdim C C/B Am7 Dm7 G7
Down deep in my heart, I hear it say
Dm7 G C C7M Em7 Cdim Dm7 G7
Is this the day
E D7
I alone have heard this lovely strain
G Am
I alone have heard this glad refrain
Am7+ Am7 Am6
Must it be forever in side of me
B7 Em Dm7 G7
Why can't I let it go, why can't I let you know
C7M C
Why can't I let you know
Em7 Cdim Dm7
The song my heart would sing
G9 C C6
That beautiful rhapsody
* C7 C7/G F Bb9
Of love and youth and spring
Fdim C C/B Am7 Am7/G Dm7 G7
The music is sweet the words are true
Dm7 C Em7 Cdim Dm7 G7
The song is you
Interlude: E D7 G Am Am7+ Am7 Am6 B7 Em Dm7 G7
C7M C
Why can't I let you know
Em7 Cdim Dm7
The song my heart would sing
G9 C C6
That beautiful rhapsody
C7 C7/G F Bb9
Of love and youth and spring
Fdim C C/B Am7 Am7/G Dm7 G7
The music is sweet the words are true
Dm7 C Em7 Cdim Dm7 G7
The song is you
How to play The Song Is You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C7M. 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.