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Practice SessionsAnniversary Song chords
by Andy Williams
- The Anniversary Song was written by Al Jolson and Saul Chaplin in 1946. It is an adaptation of the 1820 waltz, Waves Of The Danube written by Romanian military band leader and composer - Ion Ivanovic. This version by Andy Williams is featured on his album - Call Me Irresponsible.
- Music: Ebm in 3/4 time at ~128 bpm .
- Chords: Ebm, Fm, Gb, Abm, Bb7, B6, Db9
- Easier in the key of Dm
- Chords in Dm: Dm, Em, F, Gm, A7, Bb6, C9
Anniversary Song by Andy Williams
Capo on 1st fret if playing with the video
The Relative Major Key of Dm is highlighted (F) - Transpose to any other key.A7 Dm Gm Bb6 A7 Intro: 3/4 ‖ | 𝄎 | | 𝄎 | | 𝄎 | | ‖ A7 Dm 1. Oh___ How we danced___ On the night___ We were wed Gm Dm A7 Dm We vowed___ Our true love___ Though a word___ Was-n't said A7 Dm The world was in bloom___ There were stars___ In the skies Gm Dm A7 Dm Ex-cept___ For the few__ That were there___ In your eyes C9 F Chorus: Dear as I held you so close in my arms Bb6 F An-gels were sing-ing a hymn to your charms Gm Em A7 Dm Two hearts gent-ly beat-ing were mur-mur-ing low Gm Dm A7 Dm "My Darl-ing I love you | so." | 𝄎 | 𝄎 | 𝄎 | A7 Dm 3. The night___ Seemed to fade___ In-to blos-som-ing dawn Gm Dm A7 Dm The sun___ Shone a-new___ But the dance___ Ling-ered on A7 Dm Could we___ But re-live___ That sweet mo-ment sub-lime Gm Dm A7 Dm We'd find___ That our love___ Is un-al-tered by time C9 F Chorus: Dear as I held you so close in my arms Bb6 F An-gels were sing-ing a hymn to your charms Gm Em A7 Dm Two hearts gent-ly beat-ing were mur-mur-ing low Gm Dm A7 Dm Gm A7 Dm "My... Darl-ing I love you | so." | 𝄎 | | | |
🗝 Dm
Numbered Circles: Fingers used to play chords O: Optional Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
Barre Line: One finger holds down multiple strings R: Root Note
Unmarked strings: Play open X: Don't play string B: Bass Note
Right Handed Charts:
Please Note: When playing Bb6, it may be easier to barre the first fret (strings 1-5). It has no effect on the sound as the notes are all covered by the fingers on the third fret... and it may be a little more comfortable.
C9 is a great chord to learn - with practice, its very easy to play and you'll find yourself using it time and time again.
Left Handed Charts:
