Afterthought
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Intro
Bm
[Verso 1]
Bm
I might be crazy senses betray me
D
Are you parading all your lovers to bait me?
Bm
You only call me to drive you to safety
D
But you never stay, must be so easy to play me
[Pré-Refrão]
Bm D
I can be emotional
Bm
If you need me to
[Refrão]
Bm
Tell me, what do I say to turn this around?
Ninety-nine days and you think I know how
Bm
I can be emotional
If you need me to
Bm D
Tell me, what do I say to turn this around?
Bm D
I beg you don't make me say it out loud
Bm D
No matter what I do
Bm
I'm an afterthought to you
[Verso 2]
Bm
I'm not complaining but I've noticed lately
D
When we're alone, it's like I'm keeping you waiting
Bm
My hopes are fading 'cause nothing is changing
D
I'm still so far away from calling you baby
[Ponte]
Bm
(Over a choice of feet)
D
(She's in between the sheets)
Bm
(No time for pleasantries)
D
(No time for pleasantries)
Bm
I just wanna love you more (Ah-ah)
[Refrão]
Bm D
Tell me, what do I say to turn this around?
Bm D
Ninety-nine days and you think I know how
Bm
I can be emotional
D
If you need me to
Bm D
Tell me, what do I say to turn this around?
Bm
Tell me, what do I say to turn this around?
Bm D
I beg you don't make me say it out loud
Bm D
No matter what I do (No matter what I do)
Bm
I'm an afterthought to you (Afterthought to you)
[Pré-Refrão]
Bm
I'm an afterthought to you (Afterthought to you)
Bm
I'm an afterthought to you (Afterthought to you)
[Refrão]
Bm D
Tell me, what do I say to turn this around?
Bm D
Ninety-nine days and you think I know how
Bm
I can be emotional
D
If you need me to
Bm D
Tell me, what do I say to turn this around?
Bm D
I beg you don't make me say it out loud
Bm D
No matter what I do (No matter what I do)
Bm
I'm an afterthought to you (Afterthought to you)
Outro
Bm D
I said no matter what I do (No matter what I do)
Bm
I'm an afterthought to you (Afterthought to you)
Bm
Just an afterthought to you (Afterthought to you)
Bm
I'm an afterthought to you
How to play Afterthought
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.