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Lover, You Should’ve Come Over Chords

Jeff Buckley Intermediate Key of D 5 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

D

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

D · G · A · Bm · Em

Lover, You Should’ve Come Over Chords – Guitar

A sprawling, emotionally devastating masterpiece from Jeff Buckley’s only studio album “Grace.” This song builds through waves of intensity with gorgeous chord progressions and impassioned vocals.

Slow Building Ballad (6/8 Feel)

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Tip: This song has a 6/8 waltz-like feel. Focus on smooth transitions between chords. The Bm chord is essential here; practice barring if needed. Let the emotion guide your dynamics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G A

Looking out the door I see the rain fall upon the funeral mourners

D G A

Parading in a wake of sad relations as their shoes fill up with water

Bm Em G A

And maybe I’m too young to keep good love from going wrong

D G A

But tonight you’re on my mind so you never know

Chorus

Bm G

Lover, you should’ve come over

D A

’Cause it’s not too late

Bm G

Lonely is the night when I’m not by your side

D A

Lover, you should’ve come over

Verse 2

D G A

I feel too young to hold on, I’m much too old to break free and run

D G A

Too deaf, dumb and blind to see the damage I’ve done

Bm Em

Sweet lover, you should’ve come over

G A D

Oh, love, well I’m waiting for you

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.

Is "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over"?

It was written by Jeff Buckley, and released in 1994.

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Key

D

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

D · G · A · Bm · Em

Lover, You Should’ve Come Over Chords – Ukulele

A sprawling, emotionally devastating masterpiece from Jeff Buckley’s only studio album “Grace.” This song builds through waves of intensity with gorgeous chord progressions and impassioned vocals.

Slow Building Ballad (6/8 Feel)

↓↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: This song has a 6/8 waltz-like feel. Focus on smooth transitions between chords. The Bm chord is essential here; practice barring if needed. Let the emotion guide your dynamics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G A

Looking out the door I see the rain fall upon the funeral mourners

D G A

Parading in a wake of sad relations as their shoes fill up with water

Bm Em G A

And maybe I’m too young to keep good love from going wrong

D G A

But tonight you’re on my mind so you never know

Chorus

Bm G

Lover, you should’ve come over

D A

’Cause it’s not too late

Bm G

Lonely is the night when I’m not by your side

D A

Lover, you should’ve come over

Verse 2

D G A

I feel too young to hold on, I’m much too old to break free and run

D G A

Too deaf, dumb and blind to see the damage I’ve done

Bm Em

Sweet lover, you should’ve come over

G A D

Oh, love, well I’m waiting for you

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.

Is "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over"?

It was written by Jeff Buckley, and released in 1994.

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Key

D

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

D · G · A · Bm · Em

Lover, You Should’ve Come Over Chords – Piano

A sprawling, emotionally devastating masterpiece from Jeff Buckley’s only studio album “Grace.” This song builds through waves of intensity with gorgeous chord progressions and impassioned vocals.

Slow Building Ballad (6/8 Feel)

↓↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: This song has a 6/8 waltz-like feel. Focus on smooth transitions between chords. The Bm chord is essential here; practice barring if needed. Let the emotion guide your dynamics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G A

Looking out the door I see the rain fall upon the funeral mourners

D G A

Parading in a wake of sad relations as their shoes fill up with water

Bm Em G A

And maybe I’m too young to keep good love from going wrong

D G A

But tonight you’re on my mind so you never know

Chorus

Bm G

Lover, you should’ve come over

D A

’Cause it’s not too late

Bm G

Lonely is the night when I’m not by your side

D A

Lover, you should’ve come over

Verse 2

D G A

I feel too young to hold on, I’m much too old to break free and run

D G A

Too deaf, dumb and blind to see the damage I’ve done

Bm Em

Sweet lover, you should’ve come over

G A D

Oh, love, well I’m waiting for you

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.

Is "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over"?

It was written by Jeff Buckley, and released in 1994.

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

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Bmtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

D · G · A · Bm · Em

Lover, You Should’ve Come Over Chords – Banjo

A sprawling, emotionally devastating masterpiece from Jeff Buckley’s only studio album “Grace.” This song builds through waves of intensity with gorgeous chord progressions and impassioned vocals.

Slow Building Ballad (6/8 Feel)

↓↓↑↓↑↓↑

1234567

Tip: This song has a 6/8 waltz-like feel. Focus on smooth transitions between chords. The Bm chord is essential here; practice barring if needed. Let the emotion guide your dynamics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G A

Looking out the door I see the rain fall upon the funeral mourners

D G A

Parading in a wake of sad relations as their shoes fill up with water

Bm Em G A

And maybe I’m too young to keep good love from going wrong

D G A

But tonight you’re on my mind so you never know

Chorus

Bm G

Lover, you should’ve come over

D A

’Cause it’s not too late

Bm G

Lonely is the night when I’m not by your side

D A

Lover, you should’ve come over

Verse 2

D G A

I feel too young to hold on, I’m much too old to break free and run

D G A

Too deaf, dumb and blind to see the damage I’ve done

Bm Em

Sweet lover, you should’ve come over

G A D

Oh, love, well I’m waiting for you

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.

Is "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over"?

It was written by Jeff Buckley, and released in 1994.

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

D · G · A · Bm · Em

Lover, You Should’ve Come Over Chords – Mandolin

A sprawling, emotionally devastating masterpiece from Jeff Buckley’s only studio album “Grace.” This song builds through waves of intensity with gorgeous chord progressions and impassioned vocals.

Slow Building Ballad (6/8 Feel)

↓↓↑↓↑↓↑

1234567

Tip: This song has a 6/8 waltz-like feel. Focus on smooth transitions between chords. The Bm chord is essential here; practice barring if needed. Let the emotion guide your dynamics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G A

Looking out the door I see the rain fall upon the funeral mourners

D G A

Parading in a wake of sad relations as their shoes fill up with water

Bm Em G A

And maybe I’m too young to keep good love from going wrong

D G A

But tonight you’re on my mind so you never know

Chorus

Bm G

Lover, you should’ve come over

D A

’Cause it’s not too late

Bm G

Lonely is the night when I’m not by your side

D A

Lover, you should’ve come over

Verse 2

D G A

I feel too young to hold on, I’m much too old to break free and run

D G A

Too deaf, dumb and blind to see the damage I’ve done

Bm Em

Sweet lover, you should’ve come over

G A D

Oh, love, well I’m waiting for you

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.

Is "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over"?

It was written by Jeff Buckley, and released in 1994.

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

D · G · A · Bm · Em

Lover, You Should’ve Come Over Chords – Harmonica

A sprawling, emotionally devastating masterpiece from Jeff Buckley’s only studio album “Grace.” This song builds through waves of intensity with gorgeous chord progressions and impassioned vocals.

Slow Building Ballad (6/8 Feel)

↓↓↑↓↑↓↑

1234567

Tip: This song has a 6/8 waltz-like feel. Focus on smooth transitions between chords. The Bm chord is essential here; practice barring if needed. Let the emotion guide your dynamics.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G A

Looking out the door I see the rain fall upon the funeral mourners

D G A

Parading in a wake of sad relations as their shoes fill up with water

Bm Em G A

And maybe I’m too young to keep good love from going wrong

D G A

But tonight you’re on my mind so you never know

Chorus

Bm G

Lover, you should’ve come over

D A

’Cause it’s not too late

Bm G

Lonely is the night when I’m not by your side

D A

Lover, you should’ve come over

Verse 2

D G A

I feel too young to hold on, I’m much too old to break free and run

D G A

Too deaf, dumb and blind to see the damage I’ve done

Bm Em

Sweet lover, you should’ve come over

G A D

Oh, love, well I’m waiting for you

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.

Is "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over"?

It was written by Jeff Buckley, and released in 1994.