The way you look tonight
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D Bm Em7 A7
Some day, when I'm awfully low,
F#m B7
When the world is cold,
Em G/F# Em A7 D7
I will feel a glow just thinking of you...
Em7 G/B A7 D Bm7 Em7 A7
And the way you look tonight.
A7+ D Bm Em7 A7
You're lovely, with your smile so warm
F#m B7
And your cheeks so soft,
G G/F# Em A7 D7
There is nothing for me but to love you,
Em7 G/B A7 D Bm7 Em7 A7
And the way you look tonight.
Bridge:
F F#m7 Gm7 A7
With each word your tenderness grows,
Am7 AbM7 Gm7 - Gm7/C
Tearing my fear apart;
Am7 Abm7 Gm7 C7
And that laugh that wrinkles your nose,
Fmaj7 Em7 - A7
Touches my foolish heart.
A7+ D Bm Em7 A7
You're lovely -- never, never change.
F#m B7
Keep that breathless charm.
G G/F# Em A7 D D7
Won't you please arrange it? 'Cause I love you
Em7 G/B A7 D Bm7 Em7 A7
Just the way you look tonight.
How to play The way you look tonight
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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.