You'd Better Love Me (while You May)
View chords used in this chart
A7M F#m Cdim C#m5-/7 A7M
You'd better love me while you may
A7M F#m Cdim C#m5-/7 F#7
Tomorrow I may fly away
D9 Cdim Bm5-/7 E7/9- A7M D9 A7M F#m
I want your gentle touch, your continental touch
D9 Cdim Bm5-/7 E7(9b)
Your elemental touch
A7M C#m5-/7 D9 E7
You want me too oh, I know that you do
A7M F#m Cdim C#m5-/7 A7M D9 Cm5-/7 A7M
You'd better love me while I'm here
A7M F#m Cm7 C#m5-/7 D C#m5-/7 Bm
I have been known to dis ap pear
D F#m Bm Bm7/E A7M C#m5-/7 F#7
So, don't let this miracle melt away
A7M F#m C#m5-/7 A7M F#m C#m5-/7 D B7
The clock ticks fast above me, if you think fondly of me
A7M Bm5-/7 D9 E7(9b) A7M D9 A7M
You'd better love me while you may, while you may
Bridge
A A7M D9 Bm5-/7 E Fdim A D9 A
You called me back with a silent plea
A7M D9 Bm5-/7 E7 E7/9- A
From another time, another place, another me
A A7M D9 Bm5-/7 E Fdim Am E7 Am
You called me back, and I found my way
E7 A F#m D9 Bm5-/7 E
To a half remembered, half forgotten yesterday
Fdim F#7 Cdim
But I might not stay, so remember, baby
Fdim F#7 Cdim
But I might not stay, so remember, baby
How to play You'd Better Love Me (while You May)
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 A7M. 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.