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Affair on Eighth Avenue
By: Gordon Lightfoot
EmThe perfume that she Dwore was from Amsome little Bmstore on the Cdown side of Dtown.
EmBut it lingered oDn long Amafter she'd gBmone, I rCemember it Dwell.
And our Gfingers eDntwined like rCibbons of lDight,
GAnd we came through a Emdoorway someAmwhere iFn the nDight.
EmHer long flowing hDair came Amsoftly Bmundone and it Clay all arounDd.
EmAnd she brushed iDt down as I sAmtood by her sBmide in the warmCth of her lDove.
And she Gshowed me her Dtreasures of pCaper and tiDn,
GAnd we played a Emgame only Amshe could wFin.D  
And she Gtold me a Driddle I'll nCever forgetD  
GAnd left with the answEmer I've Amnever fFound yeDt.
EmHow long, said shDe, can a momenAmt liBmke thCis belong to sDomeone
EmWhat's wrong, what is rigDht? FoAmr to liBmve or to diDe,
GWe aDll muCst be boDrn.
So, if yGou should Dask me what sCecrets I hiDde,
GI’m only your lEmover, don't Ammake Fme deciDde!
EmThe perfume that she Dwore was from Amsome little Bmstore on the Cdown side of Dtown.
EmBut it lingered oDn long Amafter she'd gBmone, I rCemember it Dwell.
And she Gshowed me her tDreasures of Cpaper and Dtin,
GAnd we played a Emgame only Amshe could wFin.D  
And our Gfingers eDntwined like rCibbons of lDight 
GAnd we came through a Emdoorway someAmwhere iFn the nDight.

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The story behind the song

Gordon Lightfoot is renowned for timeless songs exploring themes of lovers and loneliness, often set against backdrops of rivers and highways. "Affair On Eighth Avenue" fits into this world, painting a picture of a personal, perhaps clandestine, encounter. It evokes the quiet drama of human connection unfolding in an urban setting. Playing this song is like stepping into a hushed, intimate moment.

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Affair On Eighth Avenue

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Affair on Eighth Avenue

By: Gordon Lightfoot

Em D Am Bm C D

The perfume that she wore was from some little store on the down side of town.

Em D Am Bm C D

But it lingered on long after she'd gone, I remember it well.

G D C D

And our fingers entwined like ribbons of light,

G Em Am F D

And we came through a doorway somewhere in the night.

Em D Am Bm C D

Her long flowing hair came softly undone and it lay all around.

Em D Am Bm C D

And she brushed it down as I stood by her side in the warmth of her love.

G D C D

And she showed me her treasures of paper and tin,

G Em Am F D

And we played a game only she could win.

G D C D

And she told me a riddle I'll never forget

G Em Am F D

And left with the answer I've never found yet.

Em D Am Bm C D

How long, said she, can a moment like this belong to someone

Em D Am Bm D

What's wrong, what is right? For to live or to die,

G D C D

We all must be born.

G D C D

So, if you should ask me what secrets I hide,

G Em Am F D

I’m only your lover, don't make me decide!

Em D Am Bm C D

The perfume that she wore was from some little store on the down side of town.

Em D Am Bm C D

But it lingered on long after she'd gone, I remember it well.

G D C D

And she showed me her treasures of paper and tin,

G Em Am F D

And we played a game only she could win.

G D C D

And our fingers entwined like ribbons of light

G Em Am F D

And we came through a doorway somewhere in the night.

About Affair On Eighth Avenue Chords by Gordon Lightfoot

Learn how to play Affair On Eighth Avenue by Gordon Lightfoot with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Affair On Eighth Avenue chords”, “Affair On Eighth Avenue guitar chords”, or “Gordon Lightfoot Affair On Eighth Avenue 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 Affair On Eighth Avenue chords and for experienced players who want accurate Affair On Eighth Avenue lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, D, Am, Bm, C, G.

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The chords for "Affair On Eighth Avenue" show the original chord names (including Em, D, Am, Bm, C, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.