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Capo 1
[Intro]
D-G-D-A7-D  
DThey say that my kind of love is bA7lind 
some even say I must have lost my mDind
But if I knew I'd never kiss your lips agGain 
I'd rather dDie befA7ore this day eDnds
[Chorus]
SeGeds of gossip always gDrow 
till they kA7ill the fragrant of the sweetest rDose
But if I thought that you would let a doubt coGme in
I'd rather dDie befA7ore this day eDnds
[Instrumental]
D-G-D-A7-D  
DAll of everything is nothing without A7you 
and many dreams I dream the way I Ddo
Without your love before another day begGins 
I'd rather dDie befA7ore this day eDnds
[Chorus]
SeGeds of gossip always gDrow 
till they kA7ill the fragrant of the sweetest rDose
But if I thought that you would let a doubt coGme in
I'd rather dDie befA7ore this day eDnds
Yes I'd rather dDie befA7ore this day eDnds 

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Before This Day Ends

by George Hamilton IV

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo 1

[Intro]

D G D A7 D

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D A7

They say that my kind of love is blind

some even say I must have lost my mind

But if I knew I'd never kiss your lips again

D A7 D

I'd rather die before this day ends

[Chorus]

G D

Seeds of gossip always grow

A7 D

till they kill the fragrant of the sweetest rose

But if I thought that you would let a doubt come in

D A7 D

I'd rather die before this day ends

[Instrumental]

D G D A7 D

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D A7

All of everything is nothing without you

and many dreams I dream the way I do

Without your love before another day begins

D A7 D

I'd rather die before this day ends

[Chorus]

G D

Seeds of gossip always grow

A7 D

till they kill the fragrant of the sweetest rose

But if I thought that you would let a doubt come in

D A7 D

I'd rather die before this day ends

D A7 D

Yes I'd rather die before this day ends

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