Key: A
Introduction:
A F#m D9
We used to dwell in love's own palace
E Em7(b5) E7 A
A palace of dreams come true
A F#m G#7
Now that we're through, I bear no malace
C#m G#m7 E7 Bm7(b5) Cº E7 E7(13)
Though we've called it a day, all I can say, is
A9 D6 Fº A F#7 D9 Cº F#7
Thanks for all the lovely delights I've found in your embrace
D6 Bm7(b5) Dm6 D9 E7(13) Fº A F#7 Dm6 E7
I'm thankful, though I know it's ending all too soon
E7(13) A9 D6 Fº A F#7 D9 Cº F#7
And thanks for unforgetable nights I never can replace
D6 Bm7(b5) Dm6 D9 E7/6 Fº A F#7 D Dm6A
And memories that linger like a haunting tune
Bridge
A7M C#7 G#7 C#7
It is better to have loved you, Dear, and lost
D9 Cº Dm6 E7 A
Than never to have loved at all
A7M C#7 F#m Cº
Yes, it's better, for no matter what the cost
E Bm7(b5) Fº D9 Dm6 E7
I held the world in sway, an emperor for a day
E7(13) A9 D6 Fº A F#7 D9 Cº F#7
And thanks again for taking me on the road to paradise
D6 Bm7(b5) Dm6 D9 E7/6 Fº D(#5) Dm6A
We lost our way, still I must convey my thanks
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