Until The Real Thing Comes Along
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A E7 F#7
I'd work for you, I'd slave for you, I'd be a beggar or a knave for you
D D Dm7+ Dm6 A F#m D9 E7
And if that isn't love, it will have to do, until the real thing comes along
A E7 F#7
I'd gladly move the earth for you to prove my love, dear, and its worth for you
D D Dm7+ Dm6 A D9 E7/13 E7 A G#7
If that isn't love, it will have to do, until the real thing comes along
Bridge one
C# G#7 F# C#
With all the words, dear, at my command I just can't make you understand
C# G#7 C# E7
I'll always love you, darling, come what may, my heart is yours, what more can I say
A E7 F#7
I would cry for you, even sigh for you, tear the stars down from the sky for you
D D Dm7+ Dm6 F E7 D9 B7M A
If that isn't love, it'll have to do, until the real thing comes along
A E7 F#7
I would walk on burning coals for you, I would drive the Chrysler, leave the Rolls for you
D D Dm7+ Dm6 F E7 D9 B7M A
If that isn't love, it'll have to do, until the real thing comes along
A E7 F#7
I would try to hit high for you, I'd even punch out Mister T for you
D D Dm7+ Dm6 F E7 D9 B7M A
If that isn't love, it'll have to do, uUntil the real thing comes along.
Bridge two
C# G#7 F# G#7
There's not a thing that you can't ask of me go on, demand any task from me
C# G#7 C# E7
You want the moon for a lavalier, all you've got to do is nibble on my ear
A E7 F#7
I would rob, steal, beg borrow and lie for you. Lay my little body down and die for you
D D Dm7+ Dm6 A A7 D9 Dm5-/7
If that ain't love, if that ain't love, if that ain't love, it'll have to do
E E7 E7/13- A
Until the real thing comes along
How to play Until The Real Thing Comes Along
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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.