You're The Cream In My Coffee
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A9 A E7 D9 A D C#m7/5- E7/9
You're the cream in my coffee, you're the salt in my stew
D9 E7 D9 E7 E7/9 E7
You will always be my necessi ty
D9 Bm5-/7 E7 A Edim E7
I'd be lost without you.
A9 A E7 D9 A D C#m5-/7 E7/9
You're the starch in my collar, you're the lace in my shoe
D9 E7 D9 E7 E7/9 E7
You will always be my necessity,
D9 Bm5-/7 E7 A Edim E7
I'd be lost without you.
Bridge one:
A7 Em7 Cm5-/7 A7 D Em7 Edim D
Most men tell love tales, and each phrase dovetails
B7 F#7 Bm5-/7 B7 E7 Bm5-/7 Cdim Bm5-/7 Cm5-/7 E7
You've heard each known way this way is my own way:
A9 A E7 D9 A D C#m5-/7 E7/9
You're the sail in my loveboat, you're the captain and crew,
D9 E7 D9 E7 E7/9 E7
You will always be my necessity,
D9 Bm5-/7 E7 A Edim E7
I'd be lost without you.
Bridge two:
A7 Em7 Cm5-/7 A7 D Em7 Edim D
You give life savor, bring out its flavor,
B7 F#7 Bm5-/7 B7 E7 Bm5-/7 Cdim Bm5-/7 Cm5-/7 E7
So this is clear, dear, you're my wor'stershire, dear!
A9 A E7 D9 A D C#m5-/7 E7/9
You're the sail in my loveboat, you're the captain and crew,
D9 E7 D9 E7 E7/9 E7
You will always be my necessity,
D9 Bm5-/7 E7 A Edim E7
I'd be lost without you.
How to play You're The Cream In My Coffee
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A9. 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.