My Dearest Darling chords by Etta James (Official Version)

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Ab
Eb
Bbm7
Ab7/C
Db
Ddim7
Ab/Eb
Eb7
Fm7
Bb7
Bb7b9

Intro 1

Verse 1

All I need

Is someone like you

My dearest darling

Please love me too

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Verse 2

Within my heart

I pray your answer's yes

I'll make your life

Full of happiness

When you

Chorus 1

need me

I'll be there by your side

Oh I pledge my love to you

With God as our guide

Verse 3
Ab 
Oh nothing, nothing, nothing in this world  (A flat major) 
Eb 
Can keep us a (E flat major) part
Unh, my dearest darling
Ab 
I offer you my  (A flat major) heart
Bbm7 
Ab7/C 
Oh,  (B flat minor7) yeah   when (A flat7/C) ever     you

Chorus 2

need me

I'll, I'll be there by your side

Oh I pledge my love to you

With God as our guide

Verse 4
Ab 
Oh nothing, nothing, nothing in this world  (A flat major) 
Eb 
Can keep us a (E flat major) part
Unh, my dearest darling
Ab 
I'm offering you my  (A flat major) heart
Unh, my dearest darling
[Fade out]

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Ab
Eb
Bbm7
Ab7/C
Db
Ddim7
Ab/Eb
Eb7
Fm7
Bb7
Bb7b9

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: Ab majorBPM: 104

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Ab: 4-6-6-5-4-4
Eb: x-6-8-8-8-x
Bbm7: x-1-3-1-2-x
Ab7/C: x-3-4-1-4-x
Db: x-4-6-6-6-x
Ddim7: x-x-0-1-0-1
Ab/Eb: x-6-6-5-4-4
Eb7: x-x-1-3-2-3
Fm7: 1-3-1-1-1-1
Bb7: x-1-3-1-3-x
Bb7b9: x-1-0-1-0-1

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This is the definitive original version of My Dearest Darling by Etta James, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of Ab major. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Etta James.