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Souvenir

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 FWhen you're fed up shedding C/Etoo many tears
 E7and your memory seems like jAmust so many souvenirs,
 Cm/EbI will come to G/Dyou to Dease the pain.D7/C  
 GIf you C7/Gwant me, Gtell me C/Gnow.
 GIf I can C7/Gbe of any help, Gtell me C/Ghow.
 GLet me C7/Glove you  Glike a fC/Griend,
 Geverything is C7/Ggonna come rGight in the C/Gend.
FWhen you're crying like a pooC/Er little child
E7and you're feeling like you nAmever could be reconciled,
Cm/Ebdon't forget a wG/Dord of Dwhat I'm saying.D7/C  
Well, I can hCold you tFoo tight.
I could nCever let you go, but thFat wouldn't be right
Cso, why don't you Bblet me know (let me know),
  Clet me know. WhFat you want to do.
FEverybody's got a handful of C/Efear,
E7but tomorrow it may only be a Amsouvenir
Cm/Ebof the way it waG/Ds 'till Dit went away.D7/C  
 GIf you C7/Gwant me, Gtell me C/Gnow.
 GIf I can C7/Gbe of any help, Gtell me C/Ghow.
 GLet me C7/Glove you  Glike a fC/Griend,
 Geverything is C7/Ggonna come rGight in the C/Gend.
F  C  G
Well, I can hCold you tFoo tight.
I could nCever let you go, but thFat wouldn't be right
Cso, why don't you Bblet me know (let me know),
  Clet me know. WhFat you want to do.
 GIf you C7/Gwant me, Gtell me C/Gnow.
 GIf I can C7/Gbe of any help, Gtell me C/Ghow.
 GLet me C7/Glove you  Glike a fC/Griend,
 Geverything is C7/Ggonna come rGight in the C/Gend.
Souvenir (souvenir).
No, not another souvenir. No, no, no, no, no, souvenir.
Note: if you want to play it with the record you have to play it in F key.

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Souvenir

by Paul McCartney

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C/E

Cm/Eb

G/D

D7/C

C7/G

C/G

F C/E

When you're fed up shedding too many tears

E7 Am

and your memory seems like just so many souvenirs,

Cm/Eb G/D D D7/C

I will come to you to ease the pain.

G C7/G G C/G

If you want me, tell me now.

G C7/G G C/G

If I can be of any help, tell me how.

G C7/G G C/G

Let me love you like a friend,

G C7/G G C/G

everything is gonna come right in the end.

F C/E

When you're crying like a poor little child

E7 Am

and you're feeling like you never could be reconciled,

Cm/Eb G/D D D7/C

don't forget a word of what I'm saying.

C F

Well, I can hold you too tight.

C F

I could never let you go, but that wouldn't be right

C Bb

so, why don't you let me know (let me know),

C F

let me know. What you want to do.

F C/E

Everybody's got a handful of fear,

E7 Am

but tomorrow it may only be a souvenir

Cm/Eb G/D D D7/C

of the way it was 'till it went away.

G C7/G G C/G

If you want me, tell me now.

G C7/G G C/G

If I can be of any help, tell me how.

G C7/G G C/G

Let me love you like a friend,

G C7/G G C/G

everything is gonna come right in the end.

F C G

C F

Well, I can hold you too tight.

C F

I could never let you go, but that wouldn't be right

C Bb

so, why don't you let me know (let me know),

C F

let me know. What you want to do.

G C7/G G C/G

If you want me, tell me now.

G C7/G G C/G

If I can be of any help, tell me how.

G C7/G G C/G

Let me love you like a friend,

G C7/G G C/G

everything is gonna come right in the end.

Souvenir (souvenir).

No, not another souvenir. No, no, no, no, no, souvenir.

Note: if you want to play it with the record you have to play it in F key.

About Souvenir Chords by Paul McCartney

Learn how to play Souvenir by Paul McCartney with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Souvenir chords”, “Souvenir guitar chords”, or “Paul McCartney Souvenir 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 Souvenir chords and for experienced players who want accurate Souvenir lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C/E, E7, Am, Cm/Eb, G/D.

FAQ — Souvenir by Paul McCartney

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Can I transpose "Souvenir" to a different key?

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Is "Souvenir" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Souvenir" by Paul McCartney with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Paul McCartney below.

What key is "Souvenir" in?

The chords for "Souvenir" show the original chord names (including F, C/E, E7, Am, Cm/Eb, G/D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.