Valentine
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Intro: G-G/B-Em7-C9 x 2
G G/B Em7
I was flipping through the cards down at the drugstore
C9 G G/B
And I found one I thought you would adore
C9
So I bought it
G G/B Em7 C9
Walking back from the line to my car never seemed so far
G G/B C9
Before the day I stopped to think how I would feel if I lost you
Em7 C9 G
But if this is my dying breath, I just want you to hear me
G/B
Hear me say I love you one last time
Em7 C9 G
So will you be my Valentine for forever, not one day
G/B (pause) G-G/B-Em7
'Cause when this day is over know my feelings haven't changed
C9 G-G/B
No my feelings haven't changed
C9
About you
G G/B Em7 C9
Candy hearts and chocolate bars can't substitute for the feeling in your
G G/B
heart
C9
So don't bother
G G/B Em7 C9 G G/B
Flowers are a loving gesture but you know you can do much better if you try
C9
You can say it with the look in your eyes
Em7 C9 G
But if this is my dying breath, I just want you to hear me
G/B
Hear me say I love you one last time
Em7 C9 G
So will you be my Valentine for forever, not one day
G/B (pause)
'Cause when this day is over know my feelings haven't changed
G C9
So will you be my Valentine? (No my feelings haven't changed)
G G/B
So will you be my Valentine? (No my feelings haven't changed)
G C9 Em7 - Em/D
So will you be my Valentine? (No my feelings haven't changed)
Em7-Em/D
About you
Em7 C9 G
But if this is my dying breath, I just want you to hear me
G/B
Hear me say I love you one last time
Em7 C9 G
So will you be my Valentine for forever, not one day
G/B
'Cause when this day is over know my feelings haven't changed
G C9
So will you be my Valentine?
G G/B
So will you be my Valentine?
G C9
So will you be my Valentine?
G G/B
So will you be my Valentine?
End in G
How to play Valentine
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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.