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When You Love A Woman

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The actual song is tuned a half step down, but this is for standard tuning.
[Verse 1]
    CIn my life I've seen Em7where I've beeAmn
    I said that I'd never fGall againC  
    within myself I was wrEm7ong
    my searchin' ain't ovFer...ovGer
    I know that
[Chorus]
          (WChen you love a woman)
           you see your world inside her Ameyes
           (When you love a woman)
           you know she's standing by your side
           F(A joy that lasts forever)
           there's a band of gold that shinGes
           waiting somewhere...oh yeah
[Verse 2]
    CIf I can't believe that someEm7one is trueAm  
    to fall in love was so hGard to doC  
    I hope and pEm7ray tonight
    Somewhere you're thiFnking of me girl
    Yes I kGnow, I know that
[Chorus]
          (WChen you love a woman)
           you see your world inside her Ameyes
           (When you love a woman)
           you know she's standing by your side
           F(A joy that lasts forever)
           there's a band of gold that shinGes
           waiting somewhere...oh yeah
G.......waiting somewhere..oh
       It's enough to make you cFryG  
       when you see her walking FbyG  
       and you look into her eyFes.....G...oh FwhoaG  
Brief Violin Melody  (  C    Em7    Am  G)
[Guitar Solo]
C  Em7  Am  G
[Chorus]
          (WChen you love a woman)
           you see your world inside her Ameyes
           (When you love a woman)
           you know she's standing by your side
           F(A joy that lasts forever)
           there's a band of gold that shinGes
           waiting somewhere...oh yeah
...CWhen you love a woman
   When you Em7love, love, love
   AmWhen you love a womanG  
   You see your world inside her Ceyes
[Outro]
C  Am  Em7  F  C

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"When You Love A Woman" comes from the band Journey, known for their powerful rock ballads. This song, appearing on the album Trial by Fire, captures the deep emotions and commitment that come with loving someone profoundly. It's a testament to the enduring bond and connection within a relationship. Playing it can feel like an anthem for devotion.

AI-written from these sources:Journey (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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When You Love A Woman

by Journey

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

The actual song is tuned a half step down, but this is for standard tuning.

[Verse 1]

C Em7 Am

In my life I've seen where I've been

G C

I said that I'd never fall again

Em7

within myself I was wrong

F G

my searchin' ain't over...over

I know that

[Chorus]

(When you love a woman)

you see your world inside her eyes

(When you love a woman)

you know she's standing by your side

(A joy that lasts forever)

there's a band of gold that shines

waiting somewhere...oh yeah

[Verse 2]

C Em7 Am

If I can't believe that someone is true

G C

to fall in love was so hard to do

Em7

I hope and pray tonight

Somewhere you're thinking of me girl

Yes I know, I know that

[Chorus]

(When you love a woman)

you see your world inside her eyes

(When you love a woman)

you know she's standing by your side

(A joy that lasts forever)

there's a band of gold that shines

waiting somewhere...oh yeah

.......waiting somewhere..oh

F G

It's enough to make you cry

F G

when you see her walking by

F G F G

and you look into her eyes........oh whoa

C Em7 Am G

Brief Violin Melody ( )

[Guitar Solo]

C Em7 Am G

[Chorus]

(When you love a woman)

you see your world inside her eyes

(When you love a woman)

you know she's standing by your side

(A joy that lasts forever)

there's a band of gold that shines

waiting somewhere...oh yeah

...When you love a woman

Em7

When you love, love, love

Am G

When you love a woman

You see your world inside her eyes

[Outro]

C Am Em7 F C

About When You Love A Woman Chords by Journey

Learn how to play When You Love A Woman by Journey with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “When You Love A Woman chords”, “When You Love A Woman guitar chords”, or “Journey When You Love A Woman 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 When You Love A Woman chords and for experienced players who want accurate When You Love A Woman lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Em7, Am, G, F, A.

FAQ — When You Love A Woman by Journey

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What key is "When You Love A Woman" in?

The chords for "When You Love A Woman" show the original chord names (including C, Em7, Am, G, F, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.