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Words:Roy Orbison.
Recorded circa 1969.
#1. 
G
Smile an everlasting smile, 
                      A
a smile can bring you near to me.
      D7
Don't ever let me find you down, 
                         C       G
cause that would bring a tear to me.
CHORUS:
     Bb
This world has lost its glory, 
                               F
let's start a brand new story, now, my love.
      G
Right now, there'll be no other time 
                   A        D
and I can show you how...my love.
#2.
G                                            A
Talk in everlasting words, and dedicate them all
to me.
    D7
And I will give you all my life, 
                       C       G
I'm here if you should call to me.
CHORUS:
    Bb
You think that I don't even mean 
                D
a single word I say.
          G
It's only words, and words are all 
  D                         G
I have, to take your heart away.
(INTERLUDE:)
CHORUS:
    Bb
You think that I don't even mean 
                D
a single word I say.
          G
It's only words, and words are all 
  D                         G
I have, to take your heart away.
OUTRO:
G
It's only words, and words are all 
  D                         G
I have, to take your heart away.
G
It's only words, and words are all 
  D                         G
I have, to take your heart away.
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

Words chords and lyrics

Free chords for Words by Roy Orbison. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Words:Roy Orbison.
Recorded circa 1969.
#1. 
CHORUS:
#2.
to me.
CHORUS:
(INTERLUDE:)
CHORUS:
OUTRO:
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

Words Chords by Roy Orbison

Learn how to play Words by Roy Orbison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Words chords”, “Words guitar chords”, or “Roy Orbison Words chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Words chords and for experienced players who want accurate Words lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, A, D7, C, Bb, F.

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