A Lovely Mess
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C D G
C D G
I'm not the man that I once was,
C D G Em C
but I’m changing everyday because I want to find someone like you.
D G
you’ve got eyes that could tear me down,
Em C D G
but all they do is build me up. so hold my hand before my heart erupts.
C D G D Em C
Darling I may not be everything you want,
D G D Em
but I can give you all i have.
C D G
I’m not the perfect man, but you are
D Em C D (Strum Once)
just so perfect and i want to be the one that holds your hand.
C D G
C D G
I’m sorry if i come off strong
C D G Em C
and it could be that you’re all wrong for be but i just had to see,
D G D Em C
‘Cause you are broken, and I am such a wreck.
D (Strum Once)
I think we’d make a lovely mess.
C D G D Em C
Darling I may not be everything you want,
D G D Em
but I can give you all i have.
C D G
I’m not the perfect man, but you are
D Em C D (Strum Once) G
just so perfect and i want to be the one that holds your hand.
Em D
Someday we could could wake up in a bed we call our own
C G D
I would buy you lots of flowers, and someday I'd build your home
Em D
I would sing you frank sinatra, while we sway along and dance,
C D
this life of course could be all yours if you just give me a chance
C D G D Em C
Darling I may not be everything you want,
D G D Em
but I can give you all i have.
C D G
I’m not the perfect man, but you are
D Em C D (Strum Once) C D G
just so perfect and i want to be the one that holds your hand.
C D G
Im not those men that made you cry
C D G Em D
and I promise I will spend my life just trying to make you feel alive
G D Em C
cause you are broken and I am such a wreck
D (Strum Once) G
I swear ill love you til im dead
How to play A Lovely Mess
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.