When Smokey Sings
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Intro:
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Am7 Bbsus2 Am7
e----------|---------|---------|-1-0-----
B-------1--|-------1-|-------1-|-----1-3-
G-----0----|-----3---|-----0---|---------
D---2------|---3-----|---2-----|---------
A-0--------|-1-------|-0-------|---------
E----------|---------|---------|---------
Am7 Bbsus2
e----------|---------|-1-0---1-0---|-1-3-0---|
B-------1--|-------1-|-----1---- -1|-------3-|
G-----0----|-----3---|-------------|---------|
D---2------|---3-----|-------------|---------|
A-0--------|-1-------|-------------|---------|
E----------|---------|-------------|---------|
|C Bb F| 4x
C Bb
Debonair lullabies
Bbsus2 C
In melodies revealed
C Bb
In deep despair on lonely nights
Bbsus2 C
He knows just how you feel
C Bb
The slyest rhymes, the sharpest suits
Bbsus2 C
In miracles made real
Am Bb
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
Am Bb F Bb C
You know you're right just to hold her tight
Am Bb
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
F
And everything's good in the world tonight
C Bb F C Bb F
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
C Bb F C Bb F
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
C
As she's packing her things
Bb
As she's spreading her wings
C
The front door might slam
Bb
But the back door it rings
C Bb F C Bb F
And Smokey sings, he sings
C Bb
Elegance in eloquence
Bbsus2 C
For sale or rent or hire
C Bb
Should I say yes and match his best
Bsus2 C
Then I would be a liar
C Bb
Symphonies that soothe the rage
Bbsus2 C
When lovers' hearts catch fire
Am Bb
Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
Am Bb F Bb C
You know you're right just to hold her tight
Am Bb
He soothes it right, makes it out of sight
F
And everything's good in the world tonight
C Bb F C Bb F
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
C Bb F C Bb F
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
C
As she's packing her things
Bb
As she's spreading her wings
C
Smashing the hell
Bb
With the heaven she brings
C Bb F C Bb F
Then Smokey sings, he sings
C Bb Bbsus2 C
Would it be true to say
C Bbsus2
Luther croons
Bb C
Sly's the original originator
C Bb
James screams
Bb C
Marvin was the only innovator
C Bb Bbsus2
But nothing can compare, Nothing can compare
C
When Smokey sings
Am Bb Am Bb F Bb C
Am Bb F
C Bb F C Bb F
When Smokey sings, I hear violins
C Bb F C Bb F
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
C Bb F
As she's packing her things
C Bb F
As she's spreading her wings
C Bb F
She threw back the ring
C Bb F
When Smokey sings
C Bb F
Smokey sings
C Bb F
Smokey sings
C
How to play When Smokey Sings
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.