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Darling Pretty

Mark Knopfler
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Chords in this song10

Intro

| A | D | D | A |
| A | D | Dmaj7 | E |
| A/C# | D | Bm7 | C#m |
| F#m | C#m | Bm7 | A |
here the songs becomes electric:
| A D/A | D/A A |
| A D/A | D/A A |

Verse 1

It’s time to come away, darling pretty
It’s time to come away on the changing tide
Time to come away, darling pretty
And I need you darling by my side

Verse 2

Heal me with a smile, darling pretty
Heal me with a smile and a heart of gold 
Carry me awhile, my darling pretty
Heal my aching heart and soul

Solo 1

| A D/A | D/A A | A D/A | D E |
| A/C# D | D6 C#m | F#m C#m | Bm7 A |

Bridge

Just like a castaway
Lost upon an endless sea
I saw you far away
Come to rescue me

Verse 3

Cast away the chains, darling pretty
Cast away the chains away behind
Take away my pain, my darling pretty
And the chains that once were yours and mine

Solo 2

| A D/A | D/A A | A D/A | D E |
| A D/A | D6 C#m | F#m C#m | D A |

Verse 4

There will come a day, darling pretty
There will come a day when hearts can fly
Love will find a way, my darling pretty
Find a heaven for you and I
Love will find a way, my darling pretty
Find a heaven for you and I

Outro, fade out

| A D/A | D/A A | A D/A | D E |
| A/C# D | D6 C#m | F#m C#m | Bm7 A |

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