Because I Love You
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verse 1
Dm C
You say horrible things
Dm C
I laugh because I love you
Dm C
And when you touch my skin
G Am
I think This isn't boring
Dm C
I ate a salad today
Dm C
I ate one yesterday too
Dm C
You told me I was precious
G
Now I think
Am
That I am too
verse 2
Dm C
We slide into your bed
Dm C
And then I slide into you
Dm C
We are two moving skins
G
I think
Am
This isn't boring
Dm C
I drive you to the gym
Dm C
And then I wait there for you
Dm C
You say to me as we
G
Get home
Am
There's no one like you
[Refrão] Dm C
My parents feel that
Dm C
This is a waste of time
Dm C
I tell them go away 'cause
G Am
Everything is just fine
Dm C
My friends all feel that
Dm C
I'm different around you
Dm C
I tell them all that they are wrong
G Am
Because I love you
verse 3
Dm C
You feel difficult things
Dm C
It's 12am I hug you
Dm C
You poured a bit of whisky
G
Hey
Am
This isn't boring
Dm C
You know that I don't drink it
Dm C
It tastes like acetone
Dm C
Now you don't want to talk
G
And I
Am
Feel quite alone
[Refrão] Dm C
My parents feel that
Dm C
This is a waste of time
Dm C
I tell them go away 'cause
G Am
Everything is just fine
Dm C
My friends all feel that
Dm C
I'm different around you
Dm C
I tell them all that they are wrong
G Am
Because I love you
Dm C
My parents feel that
Dm C
This is a waste of time
Dm C
I tell them go away 'cause
G Am
Everything is just fine
Dm C
My friends all feel that
Dm C
I'm different around you
Dm C
I tell them all that they are wrong
G Am
Because I love you
How to play Because I Love You
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.