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Sweet Songs - Lyrics, Chords and Recording

Capo at 4th fret

This is a song that I wrote, so it's not exactly traditional. But it always goes down well when played live, and, as it has a traditional flavour, I've posted it to the site.

This version of Sweet Songs is included in my new album of original material, 'Footprints', and you can download it at the i-Tunes store.  You can find out more at www.peterwebster.org.uk.

Listen to a recording of Sweet Songs by clicking the play button below:

 
Click here to download this song from the iTunes store.

 

Chords

C   G7   F     G7
Sing those sweet, sweet songs to me,
C   G7   F     G7
Flaunt the words and make me sigh,
C   G7   F     G7
Haunt me with their melodies    
C   G7
F
      G7
One last time before I die.  
             
             
C   G7
F
      G7
My body won't obey my will  
C   G7 F       G7
And only dimly can I see;  
C   G7   F     G7
Though my heart is beating still  
C     G7   F   G7
I fear my strength is leaving me.
             
Chorus            
Am G7     F      
Lie on the bed next to me,
Am   G7 F        
Share my fading history.      
C   G7 F        
Soon my spirit shall be free  
C   G7   F      
And my mind at liberty.    

Lyrics

Sing those sweet, sweet songs to me,
Flaunt the words and make me sigh,

Haunt me with their melodies

One more time before I die.

 

My body won't obey my will

And only dimly can I see;

Although my heart is beating still,

I fear my strength is leaving me.

 

Chorus

Lie on the bed next to me,

Share my fading history;

Soon my spirit shall be free

And my mind at liberty.

 

See this smile upon my lips?
Plant it in your memory:
That's how I'd like you to remember me,
If you ever think of me.

 

Repeat Chorus

 

I am proud that you were mine
And I'm glad you came to me.
You're every word on every line
Of a living poetry.

 

Repeat Chorus

Copyright © Peter Webster 2007