When Doves Cry
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Intro: D G C D C D E
Verse
E D
Dig if you will the picture
D E
Of you and I engaged in a kiss
E C#
The sweat of your body covers me
D E B
Can you my darling picture this?
E C#
Dig, if you can, a courtyard
C# E
An ocean of violets in bloom
E D
Animals strike curious poses
D
They feel the heat
Bm
The heat between me and you
[Refrão]
Em D
How can you just leave me standing?
D A Em
Alone in a world that's so cold
Em E D
Maybe I'm just too demanding
D B
Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold
Em D
Maybe you're just like my mother
D E
She's never satisfied
D
Why do we scream at each other?
D
This is what it sounds like
B
When doves cry
Instrumental
C D C D C D C D
Verse
E D
Touch if you will my stomach
D E
Feel how it trembles inside
E D
You've got the butterflies all tied up
D
Don't make me chase you
E
Even doves have pride
[Refrão]
Em D
How can you just leave me standing?
D A Em
Alone in a world that's so cold, so cold
Em E D
Maybe I'm just too demanding
D B
Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold
Em D
Maybe you're just like my mother
D E
She's never satisfied
D
Why do we scream at each other?
D
This is what it sounds like
B
When doves cry
How to play When Doves Cry
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.