A Lesson in Love chords by
Gordon Lightfoot

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Key: A major•

Intro 1

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"Nothing is for

Verse 1

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certain"

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That's what the showman said

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First you must open the

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curtain

And stand 'em on their heads

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Verse 2

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There can be no inhibitions

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No prima donna ways

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If you want to pass the

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audition

And times is tough these days

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Verse 3

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Remember when Mr. Barnum

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Presented Jenny Lind

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They named a candy after her

A circus after him

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Verse 4

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End of my story

The rest is history

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She in all of her glory

He lived quietly

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Verse 5

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He needed her, she needed him

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As sure as the skies above

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In a way it was for them

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A lesson in love,

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a lesson in love

Interlude 1

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Verse 6

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You look like the moon glow

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That follows me home

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Always makes me turn around

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Won't leave me alone

Verse 7

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First to come are the midgets

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A monkey and a kid

Followed by those two

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one-armed jugglers

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jugglers

The ego and the id

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Verse 8

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Songs of the season

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Apples of the sun

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There is no rhyme or reason

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Just a time for each and every one

Verse 9

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Hang on Mr. Barnum

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Hang on Jenny Lind

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We will meet you in streets of gold

Where eternity begins

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Verse 10

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We will let it all hangout

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Go hand in glove

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Life was meant to live and learn

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A lesson in love,

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a lesson in love

Outro 1

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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

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Chords

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Am
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Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of A Lesson in Love by Gordon Lightfoot is A major.

The primary chords used in A Lesson in Love are D, F#m, C#m, A, Bm, C#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, F#m, C#m, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of A Lesson in Love is approximately 95 beats per minute.

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