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

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Ribbon in the Sky

"Ribbon in the Sky" by Stevie Wonder is originally in the key of C major. The song was released in 1982 as part of the album "Original Musiquarium I." Stevie Wonder, a renowned American musician, is both the composer and performer of this piece. The song is celebrated for its soulful melody and romantic lyrics, often played at weddings and significant romantic events. A notable trivia about the song is its nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. The melody features a gentle, flowing piano line with a subtle rhythm, allowing Wonder's expressive vocals to take center stage.
Ribbon in the Sky - Stevie Wonder

D C# D C# D E D C# b
Oh , so long befor this night I prayed
D C# D C# D E D C# b
That a star would guide you my way
D C# D C# D E D C# b
To share with me this special day
b D A G F# E D a a E E
Well , ribbon's in the sky for our love

SEGUNDA PARTE
D C# D C# D E D C# b
If allowed , may I touch your hand
D C# D C# D E D C# b
And if pleased may I once again?
D C# D C# D E D C# b
So that you too will understand
b D A G F# E D a a E D
There's a ribbon in the sky for our love

SOLO
D C# D C# D e C# C# b
e f# g a b C# D C# b C# D E F# G
A G F# E D C#
D C# D C# D e C# C# b
a A G F# E D a e e D

TERCEIRA PARTE
D C# D C# D e C# C# b
This is not a coincidence
D C# D C# D e C# C# b
And far more than a lucky chance
D C# D C# D e C# C# b
But what it is that was always meant
b D A G F# E D a A
Is our ribbon in the sky for our love , love
A# A# G G D#
We can't lose with
D4 D# F D# D C
God on our side
D# D D# D D# F D# D C
We'll find strength in each tear we cry
D# D D# D D# F D# D C
From now on it will be you and I
C D# A# G# G F D#
And our ribbon in the sky
C4 A# G F G
Ribbon in the sky
D# A# G# G G F D# A# A# D# D#
A ribbon in the sky for our love

ULTIMO SOLO
D D# F D4
f g g# a# C D D# D C D D# F G G# A# G# G F D
C D D# D D# F D D a#

A# G# G F D# A# F D#
There's a ribbon in the sky for our love