Intro: AA
Looks like everybody's here
D
Had to put some folding chairs in the vestibule
AD
Yeah, it's getting full
A
Even old Aunt Ruby came
D
Her first time on an aeroplane, it's her sister's girl
A
She said she wouldn't miss it for the world
E
And all them young'uns squirmin' in the pews
D
Mr. Charlie in his lime green suit is a handsome man
A
Remarks widow Callahan
E
Uncle Joe and Uncle Jake
Haven't spoken since '88
D
Just said Hello
E
It's a good day to let it go
Chorus:
AC#m
So let the angels gather, let the music play
DE
Let the preacher get to preachin' all the do you takes
AF#mDE
Lo------ve is a beautiful thing
AC#m
Throw the rice in the air let the church bells ring
DE
Tie the cans to the back of that limosine
F#mC#mDEA
(Two people in) Lo-----ve is a beautiful thing
A
Daddy's waitin' with the bride
D
As she helps him with his tie she sees a tear
AD
He says it's hot in here
A
He hugs his little girl and asks
D
How did you grow up so fast, God I wish
A
Your momma could be here for this
E
Everybody stands and smiles
D
As she comes walking down the aisle in her momma's gown
A
And Daddy breaks on down
E
Gran and Gramps in the second row
D
Stood right there fifty years ago and said their vows
E
I guess it's workin' out
ChorusEA little table full of gifts
D
Catering has covered dish and the wedding band
A
Well that's on her hand
E
Tommy's teasing Loraline
Pushed her down and made her cry
DE
And neither one knows a day will come
Chorus:
AC#m
When the angels gather, and the music plays
DE
Let the preacher get to preachin' all the do you takes
AF#mDE
Lo------ve is a beautiful thing
AC#m
Throw the rice in the air let the church bells ring
DE
Tie the cans to the back of that limosine
F#mC#mDEF#mC#mD
Lo-----ve (Two people in) Lo-----ve
EADAD
It's a beautiful thing
AC#mDE
Lo----ve, it's a beautiful thing
AF#mDE
Lo------ve, it's a beautiful thing
AC#mDE
Love, oh sweet love, it's a beautiful thing
(repeat last lines, ad-lib to fade)
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research.