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Don Mclean
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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You make me
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Think I'm listenin' to a symphony,
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You make me
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Hear the beauty of your poetry!
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You got a good way
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with music, baby,
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Got a good way with words,
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You got a good way with music, baby,
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Got a good way with words.

You make me
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Hear the lyric in the harmony,
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You make me
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Hear the chorus in the melody!
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You got a good way with music, baby,
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Got a good way with words,
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You got a good way with music, baby,
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Got a good way with words.
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I see your face,
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And when you walk my way,
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The violins
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Always start to play,
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And when you talk,
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I don't care what you say,
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It comes out I love you so,
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Anyway, you should know
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You make me
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Think I'm listenin' to a symphony,
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You make me
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Hear the beauty of your poetry!
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You got a good way with music, baby,
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Got a good way with words,
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You got a good way
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with music, baby,
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Got a good way with word
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You got a good way with music, baby,
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Got a good way with words,
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You got a good way with music, baby,
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Got a good way with words.
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • F

  • C

  • D

  • Bb

  • Em

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Words and music by Don mclean is A major.

The primary chords used in Words and music are A, G, D, E, C, F#m.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, G, D, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Words and music is approximately 113 beats per minute.

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

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