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Truly


"Truly" by Lionel Richie is originally in the key of D major. Released in 1982, it was Richie’s debut solo single after leaving the Commodores. The song was both written and performed by Lionel Richie and became a significant hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. A notable piece of trivia is that "Truly" earned Richie a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1983. The melody of "Truly" is characterized by its smooth and gentle progression, typical of a romantic ballad, featuring Richie's distinctive vocal style and emotive delivery.

Truly - Lionel Richie

mi fa mi re mi mi
Girl, Tell me only this
fa mi re mi mi
That I have your heart
re re do#
For always
sol fa fa sol fa mi fa fa
And you, want me by your side
sol fa mi fa fa mi re do mi fa re
Wispering the words, I'll always love you
do la1# do do la
And, Forever
fa mi re do do la
I will be your lover
fa mi re do la si DO sol
And I know, if you really care
do re mi re la sol
I will always, be there

mi fa mi re mi mi
I need to tell you this

fa mi re mi mi re re mi do#
There's no other love, like your love
sol fa fa sol fa mi fa fa
And I, as long as I live
sol fa mi fa fa mi re DO mi fa mi re
I give you all the joy my heart and soul can give
do la1# do do la
Let me hold you
fa mi re do do la
I need to have you near me
fa mi re do la si DO sol
And I feel with you in my arms
DO mi re la sol
This love will last forever

REFRÃO

sol sol sol RE mi
Because I'm Truly
RE mi fa mi RE mi DO
Truly in love with you girl
sol RE MI
I'm Truly
RE MI FA MI RE mi DO
Head over heals with your love
sol SOL
I need you
LA MI SOL
And with your love I'm free