While Your Lips Are Still Red
View chords used in this chart
Gm Dm F Cm Gm Dm D# F
Gm D#
sweet little words make the silence
F D# F
not so young, heartfelt love not heartache
Gm A#
dark hair fall, catch in the wind
D# F Gm
light the way the sight of a cold world
Gm Dm F
kiss, while your lips are still red
Cm Gm
while he’s still in silent rest
Dm D#
while bosom is still untouched
F Gm
unveiled on another hair
Dm F
while the hand’s still without a tool
Cm Gm
drown into eyes while they’re still blind
Dm D# F
love while the night still hides the withering dawn
Gm F D# F Gm
Gm D#
first day of love never comes back
F D# F
compassion, its power’s never are wasted wrong
Gm A#
the violin, the poet’s hand
D# F Gm
every thawing heart plays your theme with care
Gm Dm F
kiss, while your lips are still red
Cm Gm
while he’s still in silent rest
Dm D#
while bosom is still untouched
F Gm
unveiled on another hair
Dm F
while the hand’s still without a tool
Cm Gm
drown into eyes while they’re still blind
Dm D# F
love while the night still hides the withering dawn
Gm A# F Cm D# Gm
Cm Gm A#
kiss, while your lips are still red
Fm Cm
while he’s still in silent rest
Gm G#
while bosom is still untouched
A# Cm
unveiled on another hair
Gm A#
while the hand’s still without a tool
Fm Cm
drown into eyes while they’re still blind
Gm G# A#
love while the night still hides the withering dawn
Cm A# G# A# Cm
How to play While Your Lips Are Still Red
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.