To Sir With Love
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Intro: A# F (2x)
A#
Here I am,
F
I'm all alone in my lonely world,
Gm F
of waiting, waiting here for you (oh yes that's true).
D# F
But in my heart I know it couldn't end this way.
A# Gm
You made me happy, very happy yesterday.
D# F
When I read your letter, and heard you say:
A# F
To sir with love.
A#
Right from the start,
F
I couldn't love no other one but you.
Gm F
You know my love for you is true (oh yes indeed).
D# F
But in my heart I know it couldn't end this way.
A# Gm
Now I'm so happy, what a lovely day today,
D# F
and when I answer, these words I say:
A# F
To sir with love.
A# F
Y'know sometimes, somewhere, someday,
Gm
you can find true love.
D#
Haha, but baby I know,
F
sometimes I go down on my bending knees,
A# Gm
and ask the Lord to forgive me.
D# F A# F
But there you go: To sir with Love.
A#
Right from the start,
F
I couldn't love no other one but you.
Gm F
You know my love for you is true (oh yes indeed).
D# F
But in my heart I know it couldn't end this way.
A# Gm
Now I'm so happy, what a lovely day today,
D# F
and when I answer, these words I say:
A# F
To sir with love.
F A# F
To sir with love (baby, baby)
F A# F
To sir with love (can you hear my plea)
F A# F
To sir with love (baby when I answer)
F A#
To sir with love
(fadeout)
How to play To Sir With Love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A#. 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.