Regina Spektor - My Dear Acquaintance

A D/A A F#m C#7
my dear acquaintance , it’s so good to know you
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for strength of your hand
D E
that is loving and giving
A A/D
and a happy new year
A F#m C#7
with love overflowing
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with joy in our hearts
E A
for the blessed new year

C#m F#7 Bm E
raise your glass and we’ll have a cheer
A F#m B7 E
for us all who are gathered here
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and a happy new year to all that is living
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to all that is gentle , kind , and forgiving
C#m F#7 Bm E
raise your glass and we’ll have a cheer
A F#m E A
my dear acquaintance , a happy new year

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all of those who are hither and yonder
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with love in our hearts
D E
we grow fonder and fonder
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hail to those who we hold so dear
A F#m B7 E
and hail to those who are gathered here

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and a happy new year to all that is living
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to all that is gentle , young , and forgiving
C#m F#7 Bm E
raise your glass and we’ll have a cheer
A F#m E A
my dear acquaintance , a happy new year

happy new year