The Beach Boys is an iconic American rock band, frequently cited as one of the most influential and commercially successful groups in the history of popular music due to their intricate vocal harmonies, studio experiments, and novel approaches to pop songwriting. Rooted in doo-wop and rock and roll, their early string of vocal surf hits defined the '60s California Sound. For a period afterward, they notably delved into progressive pop styles. often combining elements from classical and jazz in innovative ways.
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...DARLIN'... by The Beach Boys -------------..................
*from 'Wild Honey' (1967)*
(modified from Andrew Roger's original tab)
(Thanks to John Foley for providing the correct Lyrics)
*CAPO 4th FRET*
(Original Key: B)
Intro:
GC/G Oh, keep thinking of darlin', Em7A7 Oh now, darlin', you're so fine...
G/DDC Oh... oh... oh...
(Horn Riff):
Dm7CDm7C, Dm7CD7
Verse 1:
Am7D You know if words could say, Am7D7 Then darlin', I'd find a way. DaugGmaj7G6Daug To let you know what you mean to me, Gmaj7G6E7 Guess it was meant to be. EaugAm7D I'll hold you in my heart, Am7DC/D As life's most precious part.
Chorus 1:
GC6 Oh, darlin'... I dream about you often, Em7 My pretty darlin', (you're so fine). A7G/AG6 I love the way you soften my, life with your love, D7C Your precious love, ah-ha, ha. Oh!
Interlude: (Horn Riff)
Dm7CDm7, CDC/D
Verse 2:
Am7D I was livin' like half a man, Am7D7 Then I couldn't love but now I can. DaugGmaj7G6Daug You pick me up when I'm feelin' sad; Gmaj7G6E7 More soul than I ever had. EaugAm7D Gonna love you every single night, Am7DC/D 'Cos I think you're out of sight.
Chorus 2:
GC6 Oh, darlin'... I dream about you often, Em7 My pretty darlin', (you're so fine). A7G/AG6 I love the way you soften my, life with your love, D7C Your precious love, ah-ha, ha.
Bridge:
F/GC, DF/G Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh.
CDF/GCD Every night, woah darlin'.
Break:
(D) Am7Bm7 Gonna love you every single night, yes I will, CD 'Cos I think you're too doggone out of sight.
Chorus 3:
GC6 Oh, darlin'... I dream about you often, Em7 My pretty darlin', (you're so fine). A7G/AG6 I love the way you soften my, life with your love, D7C Your precious love, ah-ha, ha.