V (the Gift)
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Intro
B F#add4/D# C#m7(11) C#m7(11)
B F#add4/D# C#m7(11) C#m7(11)
[Verso 1]
B F#add4/D# C#m7(11)
I know you hurt, I know you do, the deepest pain you ever knew
B F#add4/D# C#m7(11)
I know that you, will think of her, and all the wondrous things that were
Eadd9 F#add4 G#m7(11)
All seems lost, she was the one, you don't see how you can go on
Eadd9 F#add4 F#7sus4/B B
I know you will, I know you will, my friend
[Verso 2]
B F#add4/D# C#m7(11)
The light of joy, so faint and gray, the waves of sadness seize the day
B F#add4/D# C#m7(11)
There is no place, that you can find, to hide away, as John would say
Eadd9 F#add4 G#m7(11)
Things will change, the tables turn, you'll understand what, you have learned
Eadd9 F#add4 F#7sus4/B B
I know you will, I know you will, my friend
[Ponte]
G Aadd4 Aadd4/F# Gadd9
Her kiss is on the wind, again
Cmaj7/E F Esus4 E
There's no escape, once it begins, until your breath returns
Interlude
B F#add4/D# C#m7(11) C#m7(11)
B F#add4/D# C#m7(11) C#m7(11)
Eadd9 F#add4 G#m7(11) G#m7(11)
Eadd9 F#add4 F#7sus4/B B
[Ponte]
G Aadd4 Aadd4/F# Gadd9
You miss her smile, her laugh, her touch
Cmaj7/E F Esus4 E
Most of all, you miss the way, she loved you
[Verso 3]
B F#add4/D# C#m7(11)
I know this girl, she hurt you so, the deepest pain you'll ever know
B F#add4/D# C#m7(11)
I know how hard, this is for you, that all those dreams, won't come true
Eadd9 F#add4 G#m7(11)
The time will come, when love will die, and heaven opens up its sky
Eadd9 F#add4 G#m7(11)
Your heart will heal, and you will care, and see that life is everywhere
Eadd9 F#add4 Badd9
I know you will, I know you will, my friend
How to play V (the Gift)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.