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DLady, when you're with me I'm Csmiling,
Dgive me, whoa-oh, all your Clove
DYour hands, build me up when I'm Csinking,
Dtouch me, and my Ctroubles all GfadeBb  A  
DLady, from the moment I Csaw you,
Dstanding, whoa-oh, all aClone
DYou gave, all the love that I Cneeded,
Dso shy, like a Cchild who had Ggrown
BbYou're Amy  Dlady of the CmornGing,
Dlove shines in your Ceyes
DSparkling, clear and CloveGly,
you're my DladyBb  A  
DLady, turn me on when I'm Clonely,
Dshow me, whoa-oh, all your Ccharms
DEvenings, when you lay down beCside me,
Dtake me gently Cinto your GarmsBb  A  
BbYou're Amy  Dlady of the CmornGing,
Dlove shines in your Ceyes
DSparkling, clear and CloveGly,
you're my DladyBb  A  
BbYou're Amy  Dlady of the CmornGing,
Dlove shines in your Ceyes
DSparkling, clear and CloveGly,
you're my Dlady
Capo II
  D= C  
  C= Bb  
  G= F  
 Bb= G#  
  A= G  
 Em= Dm  
Capo V
  D= A  
  C= G  
  G= D  
 Bb= F  
  A= E  
 Em= Bm  

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The story behind the song

"Lady" is a heartfelt power ballad written by Dennis DeYoung for his wife, Suzanne Feusi, capturing the pure joy and adoration he felt from the moment he saw her. It’s a song about finding that special person who brings a smile to your face and a gentle warmth to your mornings. Though initially released on the 1973 album Styx II, it found its wider audience a bit later, becoming a signature song for the band. When you play it, channel that deep, tender affection for someone who truly means the world to you.

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Lady

by Styx

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Lady chords

D C

Lady, when you're with me I'm smiling,

D C

give me, whoa-oh, all your love

D C

Your hands, build me up when I'm sinking,

D C G Bb A

touch me, and my troubles all fade

D C

Lady, from the moment I saw you,

D C

standing, whoa-oh, all alone

D C

You gave, all the love that I needed,

D C G

so shy, like a child who had grown

Bb A D C G

You're my lady of the morning,

D C

love shines in your eyes

D C G

Sparkling, clear and lovely,

D Bb A

you're my lady

D C

Lady, turn me on when I'm lonely,

D C

show me, whoa-oh, all your charms

D C

Evenings, when you lay down beside me,

D C G Bb A

take me gently into your arms

Bb A D C G

You're my lady of the morning,

D C

love shines in your eyes

D C G

Sparkling, clear and lovely,

D Bb A

you're my lady

Bb A D C G

You're my lady of the morning,

D C

love shines in your eyes

D C G

Sparkling, clear and lovely,

you're my lady

Capo II

D C

C Bb

G F

Bb G#

A G

Em Dm

Capo V

D A

C G

G D

Bb F

A E

Em Bm

About Lady Chords by Styx

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