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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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Lover, You Should've Come Over

"Lover, You Should've Come Over" by Jeff Buckley is originally in the key of G major. The song is part of Buckley's 1994 album "Grace." Jeff Buckley, both the performer and composer, wrote the song. It reflects themes of longing and regret, often interpreted as a reflection on lost love. The song is notable for its complex structure and emotive lyrics. A trivia fact about the song is that it has been covered by several artists, showcasing its enduring appeal. The melody features a mix of gentle acoustic guitar, organ, and Buckley's expressive vocal range, creating a soulful and introspective listening experience.
Lover , You Should've Come Over - Jeff Buckley

fa# fa# fa# mi fa# fa# fa# mi fa#
Looking out the door I see the rain
fa# mi fa# mi mi re fa# mi
Fall upon the funeral mourners
mi fa# fa# mi fa# fa# fa# mi fa# fa#
Parading in a wake of sad relations
fa# mi fa# mi mi re fa# mi
As their shoes fill up with water

sol sol sol fa# fa#
Maybe I'm too young
fa# si RE si fa# la fa# mi
To keep good love from going wrong
si la la . . . RE . . . la . . . sol fa# fa#
But tonight you're on my mind
mi . . . re mi fa#
So . . . you'll never know

si la la sol sol fa# fa# mi fa#
Broken down and hungry for your love
re re fa# mi mi re fa# mi
With no way to feed it
mi fa# ( si RE RE fa# la ) si fa# mi fa#
Where are you tonight?
fa# mi fa# mi mi re fa# mi
Child , ya know how much I need it

sol sol sol la si MI
Too young to hold on
RE MI FA# MI RE FA# MI RE MI si
And too old to just break free and run

FA# FA# FA# FA# FA# FA# FA# FA# MI MI MI
Sometimes a man gets carried away
RE FA# RE MI RE FA# RE RE MI
When he feels like should be having his fun
SI LA SOL FA# FA# FA# FA# MI RE MI
Much too blind to see the damage he's done
SI LA SOL FA# MI RE MI si RE
Sometimes a man must awake to find that
FA# RE . . . si RE FA# . . . MI . . . FA# MI RE
Really he has no one

RE MI FA# MI RE
So I'll wait for you
FA# RE MI
And I'll burn
RE MI FA# MI FA# si FA# RE MI
Will I ever see your sweet return?
SI LA SOL SOL FA# FA#
Oh , will I ever learn?
SI SI FA# LA FA# MI . . FA# MI RE . . . FA# MI
Oh - oh , lover , you should've come over
RE FA# RE RE RE si la
'Cause it's not too late

fa# fa# fa# mi fa# fa# fa# mi fa#
Lonely is the room , the bed is made
mi fa# mi fa# mi re do# fa# mi
The open window lets the rain in
RE si la la fa# si fa# fa# mi fa# mi mi re fa# mi
Burning in the corner is the only one who dreams
mi mi re fa# mi
He had you with him

sol la si MI
My body turns
si FA# MI RE si FA# MI RE FA# MI RE si
And yearns for a sleep that won't ever come
FA# MI RE FA# FA#
It's never over
MI FA# FA# FA# FA# FA# MI RE RE FA# MI
My kingdom for a kiss upon her shoulder
FA# MI RE FA# FA#
It's never over
FA# MI FA# FA# FA# MI FA#
All my riches for her smiles
FA# MI FA# RE RE RE FA# MI
When I've slept so soft against her

SI LA SOL FA# FA#
It's never over
SI LA LA SOL FA# FA# MI FA# MI RE RE FA# MI
All my blood for the sweetness of her laughter
SI LA SOL SI FA#
It's never over
SI LA LA SOL FA# FA# MI FA# MI RE RE FA# MI
She is the tear that hangs inside my soul forever

SOL FA# SOL FA# SOL FA# FA# MI re
Oh , but maybe I'm just too young
FA# SI SI RE3 SI FA# FA# LA MI MI
To keep good love from going wrong