Your Song
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C-F-G-F C F G Em
1. It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside,
a C Am F
I'm not one of those who can easily hide.
C G Em Am
I don't have much money, but , boy, if I did,
C Dm F G ~
I'd buy a big house where, we both could live.
C F G Em
2. If I was a sculptor, but, then again no,
Am C Am F
or a man who makes potions in a travelling show.
C G e Am
Well, I know it's not much, but it's the best I can do,
C Dm F C - F - C
my gift is my song and this one's for you.
G Am Dm F
And you can tell everybody this is your song,
G Am Dm F
it may be quite simple, but now that it's done,
Am G
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
Am F
that I put down in words :
C Dm F G C-F-G-F
How wonderful life is, while you're in the world.
C F G Em
3. I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss,
Am C Am F
well, a few of the verses, well, they've got me quite cross
C G Em Am
But the sun's been quite kind, while I wrote this song
C Dm F G
It's for people like you that keep it turned on.
C F G Em
4. So excuse me forgetting, but these things I do,
Am C Am F
you see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue
C G Em Am
Anyway, the thing is , what I really mean :
C Dm F C - F - C
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen.
G Am Dm F
And you can tell everybody this is your song,
G Am Dm F
it may be quite simple, but now that it's done,
Am G
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
Am F
that I put down in words :
C Dm F G
How wonderful life is, while you're in the world.
Am G
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
Am F
that I put down in words :
C Dm F C -F-G-F-C
How wonderful life is, while you're in the world.
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.