Key: A
Introduction:
E7 A D Dm7 A
They're writing songs of love, but not for me
B7 E7 D A
A lucky star's above, but not for me.
A7 D Bm7 Bm7(b5)
With love to lead the way,
Cº F#m
I've found more clouds of gray
F#m7 A Bm7 Bm7(b5) E7 Bm7(b5) E7
Than any Russian play could guarantee.
A D Dm7 A
I was a fool to fall and get that way
B7 E7 A
Heigh-ho! Alas! And also lack-a-day!
A7 D Cº A B7
Although I can't dismiss the memory of her kiss
Bm7(b5) E7 A
I guess she's not for me.
E7 A D Dm7 A
She's knocking on a door, but not for me
B7 E7 D A
She'll plan a two by four, but not for me.
A7 D Bm7 Bm7(b5)
I know that love's a game
Cº A F#m
I'm puzzled, just the same
F#m7 A Bm7 Bm7(b5) E7
Was I a moth or flame? I'm all at sea.
A D Dm7 A
It all began so well but what an end
B7 E7 A
This is the time a fellow needs a friend.
A7 D Cº A B7
When ev'ry happy plot ends with a marriage knot
Bm7(b5) E7 A
And there's no knot for me.
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