When You Came By
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Intro
[Verso 1]
Bmaj7 B7
It was the magic of coincidence
Emaj7
For the right reason in the right season
Bmaj7 B7
You lightened up my life and took a chance
Emaj7 F#sus4 F#
For the right reason like lovers do
[Verso 2]
Bmaj7 B7
You gave your smile to me you fixed my heart
Emaj7 Bmaj7
For the right reason in the right season
Bmaj7 B7
It all felt natural right from the start
Emaj7 F#sus4 F#
For the right reason because of you
[Refrão]
E F#
Darling, when you came by
E Eb7/G G#m
When you said "Hi!"
B7 E Eb7/G G#m C#
I realized I met my kind of guy
F#
When you came by
[Verso 3]
Bmaj7 B7
You turned my world into a better place
Emaj7
For the right reason in the right season
Bmaj7 B7
My life has changed in, oh, so many ways
Emaj7 F#sus4 F#
For the right reason because of you
[Refrão]
E F# Bmaj7
Darling, when you came by
E Eb7/G G#m
When you said "Hi!"
B7 E Eb7/G G#m C#
You made me smile and I didn't wonder why
F#
When you came by
[Ponte]
G#m D#m
I lived a life too fast and stunning
C#m
Sometimes got lost I must admit
A#dim A#dim7 G#m G
I couldn't keep myself from running
C#m F#
But now I feel the puzzle fits
[Refrão]
E F# Bmaj7
Darling, when you came by
E Eb7/G G#m
When you said "Hi!"
B7 E Eb7/G G#m C#
I fell in love and I didn't wonder why
F# G#m
When you came by
F#
When you came by
How to play When You Came By
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bmaj7. 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.