Amateur
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(Capotraste na 1ª casa)
Intro: Bb Fm Bb Fm
Am E Am Gm7 C Fmaj7 E7
I'm told the case is now closed so I can come to my senses
Am E Am E Am Gm7 C
But when the question is posed I'll have this meager defense
Fmaj7 C Em Bb
I was hoping that you'd know better than that
I was hoping but you're an amateur
I was hoping that you'd know better
D Bb D E7
But I've been wrong before
Am E Am Gm7 C Fmaj7 E7
Despite conclusions I drew there was a chance you'd surprise me
Am E Am E Am Gm7 C
And you'd be better than you 'cause I'd have left otherwise
Fmaj7 C Em Bb
I was hoping that you'd know better than that
I was hoping but you're an amateur
I was hoping that you'd know better
D Bb D Esus4 E
But I've been wrong before
Am C D F
So I wasn't thinking clearly
So you didn't think at all
Bb Fm Bb Fm
I thought that was protocol
{piano/guitar solo} Am E Am E Am Gm7 C Fmaj7 E7
Am E Am E Am Gm7 C
Fmaj7 C Em Bb
I was hoping that you'd know better than that
I was hoping but you're an amateur
I was hoping that you'd know better
D Bb D E7
But I've been wrong before
Fmaj7 C Em Bb
I was hoping that
I was hoping but you're an amateur
I was hoping that you'd know better
D Bb D C
But I've been wrong before
Bb Fm Bb Fm {repeat}
How to play Amateur
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.