Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Key: Bb majorBb
Verse 1:
G+G
These fancy things in magazines
D MajorD
Diamond rings and beauty queens
C majorC G+G D MajorD
But nothin' seems to sparkle like you do
G+G
These fine cigars and caviar
D MajorD
Expensive cars and movie stars
C majorC G+G D MajorD
But everything I need is in this room
E minorEm
Oh, and I've seen the lights from New York to Vegas
D MajorD
And I've tasted wine from Venice to Paris
C majorC
And I've seen the sights
D MajorD
Nothin' comparin' to you
Chorus:
G+G D MajorD E minorEm C majorC
So I ain't lookin' over fences tryna find a better view
G+G D MajorD E minorEm C majorC
My search for all that ended when I first laid eyes on you
G+G D MajorD
And the grass is always greener
E minorEm C majorC
'Cause the sun shines when you smile
G+G D MajorD C majorC
And when I'm holdin' you the world makes sense
D MajorD G+G
On my side of the fence
Instrumental:
G+G D MajorD E minorEm C majorC
Verse 2:
G+G
If I ever win the lottery
D MajorD
It wouldn't mean a lot to me
C majorC G+G D MajorD
cause I already got you to hold my hand
G+G
And if a genie gave me a million wishes
D MajorD
I'd spend them all on all your kisses
C majorC D MajorD
And save just one to stay right where I am
Chorus:
G+G D MajorD E minorEm C majorC
So I ain't lookin' over fences tryna find a better view
G+G D MajorD E minorEm C majorC
My search for all that ended when I first laid eyes on you
G+G D MajorD
And the grass is always greener
E minorEm C majorC
'Cause the sun shines when you smile
G+G D MajorD C majorC
And when I'm holdin' you the world makes sense
D MajorD C majorC
On my side of the fence
Bridge:
G+G
You're the rain on the roof in the summer
E minorEm
You're the leaves in the fall changing color
D MajorD
You're the whisper I hear in the thunder
C majorC
On my side of the fence
G+G
You're the reason my heart's beating faster
E minorEm
You're the tears falling down from the laughter
D MajorD
You're the only one I'm after
* Pause
Chorus:
G+G D MajorD E minorEm C majorC
So I ain't lookin' over fences tryna find a better view
G+G D MajorD E minorEm C majorC
My search for all that ended when I first laid eyes on you
G+G D MajorD
And the grass is always greener
E minorEm C majorC
'Cause the sun shines when you smile
G+G D MajorD C majorC
And when I'm holdin' you the world makes sense
E minorEm D MajorD C majorC
Baby, when I'm holdin' you the world makes sense
G+G D MajorD
On my side of the fence
* Pause
Outro:
C majorC
You know it does, baby
D MajorD G+G
On my side of the fence
D MajorD E minorEm C majorC G+G