You Are - Glen Campbell
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Intro: G Em Am D
 
verse 1 (Glen singing)
 
G Em Am D
You are an eagle on the wind
Bm Em
A diamond in the rough
Am D
A rare and precious thing
 
(Emmy Lou singing)
 
Bb Gm Cm F F7
You are the music in my soul
Gm Cm
A painter's finest parchment
Dm Em
A poem from the heart.
 
(Both singing)
 
D#m F Bb Gm Cm Dm
And everything that's beautiful you are.
 
verse 2 (Emmy Lou singing)
 
Bbm Gm Cm F
You are a true and timeless friend
Dm Gm
A smile that never questions
Cm F
A love that never ends
 
(Glen singing)
 
C# Bbm D#m G# ?
You are the one that takes my hand
Bbm D#m C# Bbm
And tells me all I have to do is wish upon a star.
 
(Both singing)
 
F# G# C#
And Every time I need you there you are.
 
Bbm D#m G# Bbm D#m G# Dm Bbm F# G# C# C#7
 
verse 3
 
(Both singing)
 
F# D#m G# C#
You are a fire that's burning bright
Bbm D#m
That keeps me from the cold
G# C#
And warms me thru the night
F# D#m G# C# Dm
You are my reason to believe
D#m G#
That love is all that life can be
D#m G#
Someday I hope you will see
B C# F# D#m G# C# Bbm
Just how much a part of me you are.

How to play You Are

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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