Anniversary 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
Chart Legend
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
















Anniversary Song
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." | 𝄎 | | | |
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.
- Help on reading the song charts
- Sheet Music at MusicNotes.Com - Various Scores