Touch My Heart - Beth Nielsen Chapman

Touch My Heart

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[Intro ]
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G Asus B G (G) Asus D
 
verse 1
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Bm G Asus D
There are songs I love that catch my breath
Bm Em A
When the first chord starts to play
Bm Bm/Bb Bm/A E7/G#
Effortless and true it's funny but I knew
D/F# /G Asus D
You would always touch my heart that way
 
verse 2
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Bm G Asus D
And it hurts so much to let you go
Bm Em A
And there are no words to say
Bm Bm/Bb Bm/A E7/G#
But the corner of your smile says all I need to know
D/F# /G Asus D
You could always touch my heart that way
 
Refrain 1
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Bb C D E/G# G D/F# E7sus4
Sail on my love life is only a blink in time
Bb C F D/F# G E7sus4 A
Go on and show all those stars what it means to shine
 
verse 3
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Bm G Asus D
Like a fire that spins in-side a spark
Bm Em A
As the ashes cool to grey
Bm Bm/Bb Bm/A E7/G#
Kicked up by the wind dancing through the dark
D/F# Asus D
You will always touch my heart that way
 
Inst (nb same as verse)
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Bm G Asus D Bm Em A
Bm Bm/Bb Bm/A E7/G# D/F# Asus D
 
Refrain 2
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Bb C D E/G# G D/F# E7sus4
Sail on my sweet love this world is a blink in time
Bb C F D/F# G E7sus4 A
Go on and show all those stars what it means to shine
 
verse 4
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Bm G Asus D
And I know your love is here with me
Bm Em A
I can feel you every day
Bm Bm/Bb Bm/A E7/G#
Even if the beauty of your face I cannot see
G Asus Bm Bm/A
Only you could touch my heart that way
D/F# /G Asus D
You can always touch my heart that way
 
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How to play Touch My Heart

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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