Words Of Love
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Intro:
(snare drum roll w/brushes)
(tack piano)
E B/D# C#m Ab Eb
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Verse:
Ab Gb
Words of love, so soft and tender
Cb Bb Eb
Won't win a girl's heart anymore
Ab Gb
If you love her then you must send her
Cb Bb
Somewhere where she's never been before
Pre-chorus:
Abm Gb
Worn out phrases and longing gazes
Cb Bb A [2: single note] [N.C.]
Won't get you where you want to go [1: no!]
Chorus 1:
Ab Gb
Words of love, soft and tender
E Eb
Won't win her
Bridge:
Fm Bbm
You oughta know by now
Gb Eb
You oughta know, you oughta know by now
Chorus 2:
Ab Gb
Words of love, soft and tender
E Eb [N.C.] Ab
Won't win her anymore
[instrumental break over verse chords]
bass fill:
[N.C.] (Fm)
v v v v v
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---------3-------|---
-----------3-----|---
-------------4-3-|-1-
[repeat bridge]
[repeat verse]
[repeat pre-chorus]
[repeat chorus 1]
Coda:
E Eb
Anymore
Ab / / / / / /
Anymore
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Words Of Love
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 E. 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.