Originally composed by Don McLean circa 1973 Version sung by Sam Milby Song is dedicated to my one and only Pangga! Intro: A add9 2x (pause) D And I love you so. F#m The people ask me how, D How I've lived till now. A (add9) I tell them I don't know. D I guess they understand F#m How lonely life has been. D But life began again E The day you took my hand.
Bm And, yes, I know how lonely life can be. A The shadows follow me, and the night won't set me free. D But I don't let.. let the evening get me down A Now that you're around me. D And you love me, too. F#m Your thoughts are just for me; D You set my spirit free. E I'm happy that you do. D The book of life is brief F#m And once a page is read, D All but love is dead. E That is my belief. Bm And, yes, I know how loveless life can be. A The shadows follow me, and the night won't set me free. D But I don't let the evening bring me down A Now that you're around me. (Do Intro Chords then transition to C) F And, yes, I know how loveless life can be. C The shadows follow me, and the night won't set me free. F But I don't let the evening bring me down C add9 Now that you're around.. you're around me. (I love you) C add9 You're around me...