Song For The Asking Chords

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Difficulty:	intermediate
Capo:	3rd fret

Author aaron.montes [a] 43. Last edit on Dec 9, 2014

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Am7

Ddim

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This is a simple, straightforward transcription that sounds pretty good, but you be the judge.
 
I prefer Capo 3 or 2 with this song but you should go with whichever key suits your vocal range/style.
 
 
Capo 3 or 2
 
 
G           D    C        Em
Here is my song for the asking 
 
Am7               B7        C             G        C      G
Ask me and I will play so sweetly, I'll make you smile.  
 
 G          D    C         Em
This is my tune for the taking 
 
 
Am7                  B7               C     G      C      G
Take it, don't turn away I've been waiting all my life.          
 
 
Em                          Bm    Ddim
Thinking it over, I've been sad 
 
                          Am        D7        G      F E   C        Em
Thinking it over, I'd be more than glad to change my ways for the asking 
 
 
Am7                 B7           C          G     C      G
Ask me and I will play all the love that I hold inside 
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Song For The Asking – Simon & Garfunkel

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It’s technically in the key of B on the recording. If you transpose it up to C it’s easier to finger. In the key of C: the intro outlines C to C/F back to C. Then the chorus is G, Fmaj7, Am, Am, Dm, G, E, E7, F, F, C, F, F , repeat intro phrase