Borrowing
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Capo 2
Intro: C G (x2)
G C
You're probably sitting at a bar, fingers loosely cradling a glass
G C
I'm miles from where you are can't remember when I saw you last
G Em C
We both have so called "responsibilities" and others to answer to tomorrow
G C
But right now I'm begging you to be my safety, the kind of love I can't return
but I'm gonna borrow
G C
Your eyes meet mine the lights are playing shadows right down to your collar
G C
Your love is calling I'm praying you'll do anything to stall her
G Em C
I'm sorry darling I know he's yours
G
I know you make him breakfast and fit between his arms
Em C
Tonight I'm borrowing a perfect man, I'm borrowing your broken love
G C
I'm sorry darling I know he's yours
I know you wear his class ring and I don't mean you any harm
G C
Tonight I'm borrowing your perfect man I'm borrowing your broken love
G C
G C
Oh woah oh, Oh woah oh, oh ooh oh
G C
You'll laugh and offer some honest conversation
Catch me in the cracks between your crooked smile
G C
Your words are more like illustrations
Toss your head back but I know you'll stay awhile
G C
Your eyes meet mine the lights are playing shadows right down to your collar
Em C
Tonight I'm borrowing a broken man, I'm borrowing your perfect love
G C
Your love is calling I'm praying you'll do anything to stall her
Em C
Tonight I'm borrowing a broken man, I'm borrowing your perfect love
C G D
Tell me how can a heavy heart be so empty
C G D
You left all your baggage on my steps when you went and left me
G Em C
I'm sorry darling I know he's yours
G
I know you make him breakfast and fit between his arms
Em C
Tonight I'm borrowing a perfect man, I'm borrowing your broken love
G C
I'm sorry darling I know he's yours
I know you keep him close and I don't mean you any harm
G C
Tonight I'm borrowing a perfect man I'm borrowing your broken love
How to play Borrowing
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.