IN MY OWN WAY - WRITTEN BY PER GESSLE
From Charm School Album 2011
“The sensitive ballad is a rediscovered gem from 1984, when the dream of international
recognition was still just a dream.”
CAPO 2ND FRET
C
I gathered a mountain
F
an ocean of teardrops
Dm
A castle of break ups
G
To hide myself in
C
Ive waited a lifetime
F
For someone to find me
Dm
For someone to reach me
G
Somewhere to begin
Am F C G
Now Im a woman I can tell by the look in your eyes
Am F C G
Were no strangers I can tell by the way tha t you smile
C
Ive painted the sunsets
F
The dawnings Ive missed you
Dm
The hours Ive kissed you
G
To keep my heart alive
C
Its the heat of your breathing
F
The way you are whispering
Dm
The urge of your wanting
G
I cant leave you behind
Am F C G
Now Im a woman I can tell by the look in your eyes
Am F C G
Were no strangers I can tell by the waves in the night
F D# Bb
F D# Bb
You bring a little hope bring a little love
F D# Bb
F D# Bb
You bring a little hope bring a little love
Solo: F Bb Gm C
Dm Bb F C
Now Im a woman I can tell by the look in your eyes
Dm Bb F C
Were no strangers I can tell by the waves in the night
G#
I dont want to own you
C#
I dont want to lead you
A#
I just want to love you
D#
In my own way