Belly, Every Word
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D C F G
D C F E
So you go
D C F G
To leave
D C F E
More room for me
E Eb
Uh uh oh, you gave me too much room
E Eb
So I filled it up with chairs
E Eb
You can't sit on,
E Eb
But if you want to stand there, stand there
E F# F E
E Eb
Uh uh oh, you told me too much
E Eb
You thought I would leave you
E Eb
E Eb
I heard every word,
E Eb
I heard every word,
E Eb E
I heard every word
D C F G
D C F G
So you go,
D C F G D C F E
And it all goes darker
C C/G C C/G C C/G
These chairs, these eyes, this room
C/E C/F
Closes its windows
C C/G C C/G C C/G F E
These chairs, these eyes, this room, this heart
Solo, slower tempo
E Eb
E Eb
I heard every word,
E Eb
I heard every word,
E Eb E
I heard every word
How to play Belly, Every Word
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 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.