Visiting Hours
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G
I wish that heaven
Em
Had visiting hours
C9
So I could just show up
C9 G D4
And bring the news
G
That she's gettin' older
Em
And I wish that you'd met her
C9
The things that she'll learn from me
C9 G D4
I got them all from you
C9
Can I just stay a while
G D4
And we'll put all the world to rights?
C9
The little ones will grow
G D4
And I'll still drink your favourite wine
E5 D#5+
And soon, they're going to close
D6 C#7
But I'll see you another day
G D4
So much has changed since you've been away
( G C9 G )
G
Well, I wish that heaven
Em
Had visiting hours
C9
So I could just swing by
C9 G D4
And ask your advice
G
What would you do in my situation?
Em
I haven't a clue how I'd even raise them
C9
What would you do?
C9 G D4
'Cause you always knew what's right
C9
Can we just talk a while
G D4
Until my worries disappear?
C9
I'd tell you that I'm scared
G D4
Of turning out a failure
E5 D#5+
He'd say: Remember that the answer's
D6 C#7
In the love that we create
G D4
So much has changed since you've been away
( G Em C9 G D4 )
( G Em C9 G D4 )
( G C9 G )
G
I wish that heaven
Em
Had visiting hours
C9
And I would ask them
C9 G D4
If I could take you home
G
But I know what they'd say
Em
That it's for the best
C9
So I would live life the way you told me
C9 G D4
And make it on my own
C9
And I will close the door
G D4
But I will open up my heart
C9
And everyone I love will know
G D4
Exactly who you are
E5 D#5+
'Cause this is not goodbye
D6 C#7
It is just till we meet again
G D4
So much has changed since you've been away
Final G C9 G
How to play Visiting Hours
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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.