Your Love
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Intro:
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E C#m B (repeat)
e|----------------- Intro just continues into the verse;
B|----------------- the rhythm is syncopated but easy to
G|----9----6----4-- pick up if you listen to the record.
D|----9----6----4-- Same rhythm continues up to the middle
A|----7----4----2-- of the second verse (actually the
E|----------------- chorus), when you begin strumming each
chord once, starting with the 'A' (see
note below).
Verse 1:
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E C#m B
Josie's on a vacation far away, come around and talk it over
E C#m B
So many things that I want to say, you know I like my girls a little bit
A C#m B
older. I just want to use your love tonight;
C#m A B
I don't want to lose your love tonight.
Verse 2:
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E C#m B
I ain't got many friends left to talk to, no one's around when I'm in trouble
E C#m B
You know I'd do anything for you, stay the night but keep it under
A C#m B <--(Strum these, once each)
cover. I just want to use your love tonight;
C#m A B <--(same here)
I don't want to lose your love tonight.
Bridge:
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Chords here are just: G A (over and over). The lead riff into
this part is something like:
G A G A
e|---------------|-----------------|-------------|--------------------| (2x)
B|---3-----5--7--|--5---5---5------|--3----5--7--|--8--7h8p7--5--7----|
G|---4-----------|--6---7---6---6--|--4----------|--6---------6-------|
D|---5-----------|--7-----------7--|--5----------|--7-----------------|
A|---------------|-----------------|-------------|--------------------|
E|---------------|-----------------|-------------|--------------------|
G A
Try to stop my hands from shakin'
Something in my mind's not makin' sense
It's been awhile since we've been all alone
I can't hide the way I'm feelin'
Verse 3:
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E C#m B
As you leave me please would you close the door, and don't forget what I
told you
E C#m B
Just 'cause you're right - that don't mean I'm wrong, another shoulder
to cry up-
A C#m B
on. I just want to use your love tonight; <--+
|- (Repeat 3 times)
C#m A B |
I don't want to lose your love tonight. <--+
Outro:
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C#m - A - B (repeat and fade) throw in an occasional Bsus
(Listen to the record to understand how the following lines
go with the music.)
Voice 1 Voice 2
Lose your love.
Lose your love.
Your love.
Lose your love.
I don't wanna lose your love tonight.
Lose your love.
Your love. (repeat and fade)
Lose your love.
How to play Your 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.