This is a great romantic one-hit wonder song from the '70s. It is a shame
that the only reason Minnie Riperton is a one-hit wonder is due to the fact
that she died from breast cancer, thus silencing her amazing voice. If she
would have lived longer she would have been known as the queen of soft rock.
This is a great song for any beginner who needs work on their major and
minor 7 chords. Oh yeah, the guitar is in standard tuning and be sure to
listen to the song first for timing and the pace of the song. And finally,
please be sure to rate when you have made your final judgement.
www.minnieriperton.com
-sidenote- At the end of the song, Minnie pays tribute to her daughter
SNL actress Maya Rudolph
Chords:
low:E A D G B E
Cmaj7:X 3 2 0 0 0
Bm7:X 2 4 2 3 2
Am7:X 0 2 0 1 3
Gmaj7:3 X 0 0 0 2
C:X 3 2 0 1 0
D:X X 0 2 3 2
Verse 1
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Cmaj7
Lovin' you is easy 'cause you're beautiful
Bm7 Am7 Gmaj7
Makin' love with you is all I wanna do
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Gmaj7
Lovin' you is more than just a dream come true
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Gmaj7
'Cause everthing that I do is out of lovin' you
Chorus:
Cmaj7
La la la la la
Bm7
La la la la a
Am7 Gmaj7
La la la la__ la la____ la
Cmaj7 Bm7
Doo din doo din doo doo
Am7 Gmaj7
Ah_________
Bridge:
Am7 Bm7 Am7 Gmaj7
No one else can make me feel the colors that you bring
[ Tab from: https://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/m/minnie_riperton/lovin_you_crd.html ]
Am7 Bm7
Stay with me while we grow old and
Am7 Bm7 C D
we will live each day in springtime
Verse 2:
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Gmaj7
'Cause lovin' you has made my life so beautiful
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Gmaj7
And every day of my life is filled with lovin' you
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Gmaj7
Lovin' you I see your soul come shinin' through
Cmaj7 Gmaj7 Am7 Gmaj7
And every time that we oo___ I'm more in love with you
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
Verse 3:
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Gmaj7
'Cause lovin' you is easy 'cause you're beautiful
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Gmaj7
And every day of my life is filled with lovin' you
Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Gmaj7
Lovin' you I see your soul come shinin' through
Cmaj7 Gmaj7 Am7 Gmaj7
And every time that we oo___ I'm more in love with you
Outro:
Cmaj7
Maya Maya
Bm7
Maya Maya
Am7
Maya Maya
Gmaj7
Maya Maya
Cmaj7 Bm7
La la la la
Am7 Gmaj7
Ah_______
And that should be that for Lovin' You by the late great Minnie Riperton.
Originally the song is finger picked but I'm still working on it. But for now
it works as a great song for beginners. Plus it works well as a solo
acoutic guitar and a vocalist who can try and reach those awsome high notes.
And once again, please rate after you make your judgement on this tab.
-I hope you enjoy; my little droogies.
