Youre The Sweetest Thing
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[Verse 1]
D
In all this big wide happy world
G D
You're the sweetest thing
G D
It's you who makes the flowers bloom
A D
The happy robins sing
G D
I'm so happy when you're near me
G D
So blue when you're away
D
When I see your sunny smile
E7 A
My night time turns to day
D
Glad to know you'll be around
G D
No matter come what may
G D
To share my laughter and my fun
A D
And drive the blues away
[Solo]
D D G D G D A D
G D G D G D E7 A
D D G D G D A D
[Verse 2]
D
In all this world I've never seen
G D
A sweeter thing than you
G D
There's a bit of God's own heaven
A D
In everything you do
G D G D
Darling how I'd miss you if God took you away
D
But if He should I know that you'd
E7 A
Still be in my heart to stay
D
You've turned the gray skies into blue
G D
Taught this happy heart to sing
G D
I love you very very much for
A D
You're the sweetest thing
[Solo]
D D G D G D A D
[Outro]
G D G D
Darling how I'd miss you if God took you away
D
But if He should I know that you'd
E7 A
Still be in my heart to stay
D
You've turned the gray skies into blue
G D
Taught this happy heart to sing
G D
I love you very very much for
A D
You're the sweetest thing
How to play Youre The Sweetest Thing
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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.