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Lou Reed
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5.0 (1)
Key: E major•
Intro 1
E
E

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E
E

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C#m
C#m
4

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C#m
C#m
4

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E
E

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E
E

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C#m
C#m
4

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C#m
C#m
4

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Verse 1
E
E

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This magic moment
C#m
C#m
4

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So different, and so new
A
A

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Was like any other
B
B
2

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Until I met you
E
E

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And then it happened
C#m
C#m
4

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It took me by surprise
A
A

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I knew that you felt it too
B
B
2

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I could see it by the look in your eyes
Chorus 1
C#m
C#m
4

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Sweeter than wine
A
A

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Softer than a summer's night
B
B
2

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E
E

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Everything I want, I have
B
B
2

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Whenever I hold you tight
E
E

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This magic moment
C#m
C#m
4

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While your lips are close to mine
A
A

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Will last forever
Interlude 1

Forever, 'til the end of
E
E

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C#m
C#m
4

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(time) So why won't you dance with me
E
E

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Hey babe
C#m
C#m
4

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Why won't you dance with me
Verse 2
E
E

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This magic moment
C#m
C#m
4

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So different, and so new
A
A

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Was like any other
B
B
2

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Until I met you
E
E

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And then it happened
C#m
C#m
4

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You know it took me by surprise
A
A

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I knew that you felt it too
B
B
2

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By the look in your eyes
Chorus 2
C#m
C#m
4

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Sweeter than wine
A
A

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Ooh, softer than a summer's night
B
B
2

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E
E

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Everything I want, I have
B
B
2

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Whenever I hold you tight
C#m
C#m
4

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A
A

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This magic moment
B
B
2

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E
E

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Sweeter than wine
B
B
2

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Softer than a summer's night
Outro 1
C#m
C#m
4

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E
E

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So please, baby
C#m
C#m
4

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So please
E
E

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Save the last dance for me

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • E

  • C#m

    4

  • A

  • B

    2

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of This Magic Moment by Lou Reed is E major.

The primary chords used in This Magic Moment are E, C#m, A, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of This Magic Moment is approximately 110 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of This Magic Moment using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for This Magic Moment. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Lou Reed.

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