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Hello

Hello was inspired by a blind woman Lionel Richie met in college. The songs story revolves around a teacher who falls in love with a blind student who is unaware of his affection. The music video reflects this narrative.

Key: E

Introduction:

             Em                           D6                   C7M     D6  C7M 
I've been alone with you inside my mind
         Em                                 D6                       C7M                     D6         C7M 
And in my dreams I've kissed your lips a thousand times
       Em                               D6                         C7M  D6  C7M 
I sometimes see you pass outside my door
       Em   D6                 C7M                           E 
Hello, is it me you're looking for?
               Am                               D               G                             C 
I can see it in your eyes, I can see it in your smile
               F                           B                       Em           B7/F#   Em/G 
You're all I've ever wanted and my arms are open wide
 B7/F#             Am                               D                                                 G                               C 
'Cause you know just what to say and you know just what to do
         F                                 Em/B   B                     Em   D6 
And I want to tell you so much, I love you
 Em                           D6                             C7M     D6  C7M 
I long to see the sunlight in your hair
           Em                               D6           C7M                           D6             C7M 
And tell you time and time again, how much I care
 Em                                     D6                         C7M       D6  C7M         Em  D6                   C7M                     E 
Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow         Hello, I've just got to let you know
                     Am                               D               G                             C 
'Cause I wonder where you are and I wonder what you do
                   F                                 B                       Em           B7/F#  Em/G 
Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone loving you?
 B7/F#       Am                           D                                             G                           C 
Tell me how to win your heart   for I haven't got a clue
           F                         Em/B   B                     Em   D6 
But let me start by saying, I love you

       Em  D6       C7M                                   E 
Hello, is it me you're looking for
                     Am                               D               G                             C 
'Cause I wonder where you are and I wonder what you do
                   F                                 B                       Em           B7/F#  Em/G 
Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone loving you
 B7/F#       Am                           D                                         G                           C 
Tell me how to win your heart   for I haven't got a clue
           F                         Em/B   B                     Em   D6   C7M  D  CE 
But let me start by saying, I love you

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