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[Verse 1]
D
You don't know it but I've made my mind up
                     D
You'll wind up in my arms
D
First I have to break down your resistance
      D              G
to my charms, yes darling
  G
I know it won't be easy
                                Bm
But I won't rest until I find a way
                     G            A          D
Everybody knows that Rome wasn't built in a day

[Verse 2]
D
How I'll make it happen I'm not certain
                  D
I'm working on a plan
    D
And when I get it tight you'll believe
         G
I'm your man
D
You don't know it yet but you'll surrender
               Bm
When I make my play
                         G            A          D
But everybody knows that Rome wasn't built in a day

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[Verse 3]
G
 I'll offer you protection, 24-hour loving affection
G                                F#m
  But it'll take time to make it right
G
 Just look at what the Pharaoh did, when he built his pyramid
G                                          A
Everybody knows that didn't spring up over night
D
 There'll be a celebration
                       Bm
And a silver band will play
                         G            A          D
But everybody knows that Rome wasn't built in a day
G           A           D      D
Rome wasn't built in a day