Crazy Love | Chords + Lyrics
Verse 1
| A C#m | D A |
I can hear her heartbeat, from a thousand miles.
| A C#m | D C#m Bm A |
Hear the heavens open, every time she smiles.
| A C#m | D A |
And when I come to her, that’s where I belong.
| A C#m | D C#m Bm A |
Yet, I’m run into her, like a river strong.
Chorus 1
| A E/G# F#m E | D E |
She gives me love, love, love, love, crazy love.
| A E/G# F#m E | D A (Aadd9) |
She gives me love, love, love, love, crazy love.
Verse 2
| A C#m | D A |
She got a fine sense of humour when I’m feeling low down.
| A C#m | D (Aadd9) |
Yeah, when I come home to her, when the sun goes down.
| A C#m | D A |
Take away my trouble, take away my grief.
| A C#m | D C#m Bm A |
Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief.
Chorus 2
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love.
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love.
Middle 8
| E D | A |
Yeah, I need her in the daytime.
| E D | A |
Yeah, and I need her in the night.
| E D | A F#m |
Yeah, and I wanna throw my arms around her.
| Bm7 E | A E | 2/4 E |
And kiss and hug her, kiss and hug her tight.
Verse 3 (as verse 1)
Yeah, when I’m returning, from so far away.
She gave me some sweet sweet lovin’, brighten up my day.
Yeah, and it make me righteous, yeah and it make me whole.
Yeah, and it make me mellow, down into my soul.
Chorus 3 (double)
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love.
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love.
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love.
| A E/G# F#m E | D | A |
She give me love, love, love, crazy love.
Crazy Love Chords: The Beauty of Simple Progressions
Van Morrison’s gorgeous Crazy Love is built around the I – III – IV – I chord progression, with some passing chords and occasional extensions adding to its rich sound.
Here are the verse chords in the key of A:
||: A (I) C#m (III) | D (IV) A (V) |
| A (I) C#m (III) | D (IV) C#m (III) Bm (II) A (I) :||
That descending D – C#m – Bm – A movement is sometimes only played by the bass. You’ll find a detailed TAB for it all here: Crazy Love – Guitar Lesson with TAB.
For the chorus, the chords follow I – V/3 – VI – V – IV – V, repeating before resolving to the I chord instead of V at the end:
| A (I) E/G# (V/3) F#m (VI) E (V) | D (IV) E (V) |
| A (I) E/G# (V/3) F#m (VI) E (V) | D (IV) A (I) Aadd9 |
The Aadd9 in the final bar is indicated in brackets above, meaning you should play a lick using those intervals. The TAB shows you exactly how (see the link above).
The middle 8 (or bridge) section primarily moves V – IV – I, repeating three times before transitioning to VI – II – V – I – V. A 2/4 bar at the end creates a natural ritardando effect:
| E (V) D (IV) | A (I) | E D | A | E D | A F#m (VI) |
| Bm7 (II) E (V) | A (I) E (V) | 2/4 E |
When playing along with the original recording, you might notice it sounds slightly sharp. That’s because it’s tuned a little higher—set your guitar tuner to 445 Hz to match it more accurately.
Once you’ve studied the TAB and played along with the recording, all you’ll need for the gig is a simple chord chart—here’s one I made for you.
Crazy Love Chord Chart | PDF + iReal Pro
Should you want to download this chart, here’s a PDF: Crazy Love Chord Chart PDF.
This chord chart was created using iReal Pro, here’s a link to that file: Crazy Love iReal Pro. Using this and the iRealPro app, you can change the key.
Crazy Love is one of the best tunes for a first dance!
Choosing the perfect first dance song for your big day can feel like a daunting task.
Van Morrison’s Crazy Love is one of my favourite choices—I’ve seen it work beautifully time and time again. Its warm, intimate feel makes it a timeless option for newlyweds.
Other popular picks include At Last, Make You Feel My Love, (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, and another Van Morrison classic, Have I Told You Lately.
For me, Crazy Love stands out as the best option—not just for its heartfelt lyrics and melody, but because its simple chord progression ensures the band will always play it well!
Crazy Love Chords: Continue Learning
Want to master this song? Check out the full TAB lesson here: Crazy Love (Van Morrison) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Alternatively, here are five similar tunes you might enjoy: