Biography:
Eric Bibb (b. 1951) is an American blues singer and guitarist, based in London, England, who has made his career largely in Europe.
Bibb was born on 16th August 1951 in New York into a musical family. His father, Leon Bibb, is a trained singer who sang in musical theatre and made a name for himself as part of the 1960s New York folk scene. His uncle was the world-famous jazz pianist and composer John Lewis, of the Modern Jazz Quartet. Family friends included Pete Seeger, Odetta, and actor/singer/activist Paul Robeson, Bibb'sgodfather.
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NB. The "3 - 1" above the chords means that the latter is played on the 4th beat. Enjoy! T# - 2009
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For You – Eric Bibb
(Beat = 41)
3 1
Intro: | Bb F | Eb Bbmaj5/D |
Verse 1:
| Gm | % |
I would walk across a burning desert, bearing water to quench your thirst.
| Fm | Fm Bbmaj5/D |
Just call my name.
| Gm | % |
In the time it takes to think of me, I will be there by your side.
| Cm Ab | Eb/F |
I'll be there. Call my name.
Refrain:
3 1
| Bb F | Eb |
Give me your hand, and I'll take you somewhere so beautiful.
3 1
| Bb F | Eb F |
Give me your dreams, together we'll make them come true.
3 1
| Bb Bbmaj5/D | Gm Cm |
Give me the pieces, of your heart when it's broken.
| Eb F |
I'll mend it, for you.
Interlude (= Intro)
Verse 2:
I will carry you when you're weary, when your faith is running low.
Just rest in me.
I'll be there for you just believe it, any hour any day.
I'll be there. Rest in me.
Refrain
Saxsolo (= Verse)
Refrain:
3 1
| Bb F | Eb |
Give me your hand, and I'll take you somewhere so beautiful.
3 1
| Bb F | Eb F |
Give me your dreams, together we'll make them come true.
3 1
| Bb Bbmaj5/D | Gm Cm |
Give me the pieces, of your heart when it's broken.
| Eb F | Eb F | Eb F | Gb Ab | Bb |
I'll mend it. I'll mend it. Oh, I'll mend it, for you.
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For You – Eric Bibb
(Beat = 41)
3 1
Intro: | Bb F | Eb Bbmaj5/D |
Verse 1:
| Gm | % |
I would walk across a burning desert, bearing water to quench your thirst.
| Fm | Fm Bbmaj5/D |
Just call my name.
| Gm | % |
In the time it takes to think of me, I will be there by your side.
| Cm Ab | Eb/F |
I'll be there. Call my name.
Refrain:
3 1
| Bb F | Eb |
Give me your hand, and I'll take you somewhere so beautiful.
3 1
| Bb F | Eb F |
Give me your dreams, together we'll make them come true.
3 1
| Bb Bbmaj5/D | Gm Cm |
Give me the pieces, of your heart when it's broken.
| Eb F |
I'll mend it, for you.
Interlude (= Intro)
Verse 2:
I will carry you when you're weary, when your faith is running low.
Just rest in me.
I'll be there for you just believe it, any hour any day.
I'll be there. Rest in me.
Refrain
Saxsolo (= Verse)
Refrain:
3 1
| Bb F | Eb |
Give me your hand, and I'll take you somewhere so beautiful.
3 1
| Bb F | Eb F |
Give me your dreams, together we'll make them come true.
3 1
| Bb Bbmaj5/D | Gm Cm |
Give me the pieces, of your heart when it's broken.
| Eb F | Eb F | Eb F | Gb Ab | Bb |
I'll mend it. I'll mend it. Oh, I'll mend it, for you.
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