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A Case Of You

A Case of You was written by Joni Mitchell and is part of the Blue album released in 1971. It is widely regarded as one of her most notable compositions and was inspired by her personal experiences and relationships, particularly her relationship with Graham Nash. The lyrics are known for their emotional depth and poetic imagery.

Key: C

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 C               G/B                   Am7 
Just before our love got lost you said "I am as constant as a northern star"
           Dm7                    C 
And I said, "Constantly in the darkness
              G/B                              Am7     G 
Where' s that at? If you want me I' ll be in the bar"
         C                   G/B    Am7                           Dm7 
On the back of a cartoon coaster, in the blue TV screen light
                  C                 C/B     Am7 
I drew a map of Canada, oh Ca  -  na  -  da
      Dm7     C                  G/B 
With your face sketched on it twice

     F                         Em 
Oh, you&rsquo re in my blood like holy wine
 Dm7                 C 
You taste so bitter and so sweet
     C                   C/B   Am7 
Oh I could drink a case of you, darling
             Dm7  C           G/B                           C  F 
And I would still be on my feet, oh I would still be on my feet

  C            G/B       Am7                             Dm7 
Oh I am a lonely painter, I live in a box of paints
                  C                 G/B                         Am7           G 
I' m frightened by the devil and I' m drawn to those ones that ain' t afraid
      C                               G/B 
I remember that time that you told me, you said
                Am7 
"Love is touching souls", surely you touched mine
      Dm7                 C          G/B           Am7                    G 
&rsquo Cause part of you pours out of me in these lines from time to time

    F                        Em 
Oh, you&rsquo re in my blood like holy wine
 Dm7                 C 
You taste so bitter and so sweet
     C                   C/B   Am7 
Oh I could drink a case of you, darling
 Dm7   C             G/B                          C   F 
Still I' d be on my feet, I would still be on my feet

          C                 G/B 
I met a woman, she had a mouth like yours
                Am7 
She knew your life, she knew your devils and your deeds
             Dm7         C                          G/B                    Am7     G 
And she said "Go to him, stay with him if you can but be prepared to bleed"

        F                              Em 
Oh but you are in my blood, you' re my holy wine
 Dm7               C 
You' re so bitter, bitter and so sweet
    C                    C/B   Am7 
Oh I could drink a case of you, darling
 Dm7         C         G/B                   C    F 
Still I' d be on my feet, I would still be on my feet

    C     F      Am    G  Am    F               Em          Dm7   C 
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