Birthday Cake
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Capo 4
G D
I wanna be a famous singer, would you be my band
C Em
Travel the world together, you can hold my hand
G D
Crossing cracks from the airplane to the terminal gate
C Em
Hope we're meant for each other, hope that love is our fate
G D
Life feels like a whirlwind, been watching paint dry
C Em
Can't steady the current no matter how hard I try
G D
We could all use an anchor, you're not afraid of the sea
C Em
Let's both dive in together, put your hooks in me
G
Boy, you really got me after birthday cake
D
Making out on my friend's new couch
C
So call me any night, any day of the week
Em
I wanna learn what you're all about
G
And I know I'm far away but this is just the start
D
And if we make it past the first little part
C
We could fly around the world in the very same plane
G D
We could share a life, share a name
Em D
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G D
I wanna live in New York City when I'm old and gray
C Em
You say you're gonna come visit me, see a Broadway play
G D
Snow has just started falling
C Em
I hope you'll come around soon
G D
My apartment is tiny
C Em
But I think there's enough room for you
G
Yeah, boy you really got me after birthday cake
D
Making love on my friend's spare bed
C
And I can't seem to shake walking Echo Park Lake
Em
Or get your face out of my head
G
And I know I'm far away but this is just the start
D
But if we make it past the first little part
C
We could fly around the world in the very same plane
G D
We could share a life, share a name
Em D
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G D
Am I saying too much way too soon
C
Well my only confidant is this empty room
Em
And my only response is the echo in my voice
G
When I'm falling in love it's like I have no choice
D
From my heart to my throat to my lips to the air
C
I don't wish for much, but I wish you were here
Em
We need to check this out
Oh, check me in
G D
I'm not into playing games but I do fight to win
G
And, boy you really got me after birthday cake
D
Making love on my friend's spare bed
C
And I can't seem to shake walking Echo Park Lake
Em
Or get your face out of my head
G
And I know I'm far away but this is just the start
D
And if we make it past the first little part
C
We could fly around the world in the very same plane
G D
We could share a life, share a name
E D
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C
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How to play Birthday Cake
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.