Younger Than Springtime
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F
I touch your hand
Bb F C
And my arms grow strong,
F
Like a pair of birds
Bb Eb
That burst with song.
Gm D7
My eyes look down
Gm
At your lovely face,
Gm7 F/C
And I hold the world
C7/F C7
In my embrace.
F
Younger than springtime, are you
C/E
Softer than starlight, are you,
F Dm
Warmer than winds of June,
F/G G C C7
Are the gentle lips you gave me.
F
Gayer than laughter, are you,
C/E
Sweeter than music, are you,
F Dm
Angel and lover, heaven and earth,
F/G G C
Are you to me.
Dm
And when your youth
C Dm C
And joy invade my arms,
Dm C C11
And fill my heart as now they do,
C7 F C F
Then younger than springtime, am I,
C/E F C/E
Gayer than laughter, am I,
F Am Dm
Angel and lover, heaven and earth,
G C9 F
Am I with you!
C Dm
And when your youth
C Dm C
And joy invade my arms,
Dm C C11
And fill my heart as now they do,
C7 F C F
Then younger than springtime, am I,
C/E F C
Gayer than laughter, am I,
F Am Dm
Angel and lover, heaven and earth,
G C9 F
Am I with you!
How to play Younger Than Springtime
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.