Ive Just Seen a Face was written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon–McCartney) and is noted for its bluegrass influence. McCartney said that the song was inspired by his fathers love of music hall songs and that he attempted to create a song in a similar style. The lyrics describe a romantic encounter that is so striking it leaves the narrator love-struck at first sight. The song is notable for its absence of a traditional chorus and for its r ... See more [+] apid chord progression.
Key: G
G I've just seen a face I can't forget G/F#Em The time or place where we just met Em She's just the girl for me and I want Em7C All the world to see we've met CC/BDG Uh uh uh uh uh uh G Had it been another day G/F#Em I might have looked the other way and I'd have never been aware Em7C But as it is I'll dream of her tonight CC/BDG Da da da da da da DCGCG Falling yes I am falling and she keeps calling me back again G I have never known the likes of this G/F# I've been alone and I have Em Missed things and kept out of sight Em7C For other girls were never quite like this CC/BDG Da da da da da da DCGCG Falling yes I am falling and she keeps calling me back again GG/F#EmEm7CC/BD(riff)G (sem capo) DCGCG Falling yes I am falling and she keeps calling me back again G I've just seen a face I can't forget G/F#Em The time or place where we just met Em She's just the girl for me and I want Em7C all the world to see we've met CC/BDG Uh uh uh na na na DCGCG Falling yes I am falling and she keeps calling me back again DCGCG Falling yes I am falling and she keeps calling me back again DCGCC/BD(riff)G Falling yes I am falling and she keeps calling me back again