4 Minus 3 Equals Zero
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Capo I Fret
Intro: (D) (E) (A) (F#m) (A) (E7) (A) (E7)
(A) You always (E7) said you (A) loved me
And I (D) always be(E)lieved you (A) did
But (E7) now you're sayin' you're (A) leavin' (F#m)
And (B7) takin' both of the (E7) kids
Well (A) 4 minus (D) 3 equals (E) zero
You're leavin' just don't add (A) up
It's all (D) over for me if (A) you go (F#m)
'Cause I'll be (A) nothing (E7) without your (A) love
The babies are (E7) sleepin' in the (A) bedroom
They don't (D) know your (E) packin' their (A) clothes
At (E7) least they didn't see me (A) cryin' (F#m)
When you (B7) said that's the way love (E7) goes
Well (A) 4 minus (D) 3 equals (E) zero
You're leavin' just don't add (A) up
It's all (D) over for me if (A) you go (F#m)
'Cause I'll be (A) nothing (E7) without your (A) love
Well (D) 4 minus (E) 3 equals (A) zero (F#m)
Cause I'll be (A) nothing without your (D) love (A/D) (Bm) (A)
How to play 4 Minus 3 Equals Zero
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.