Can't Speak French
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C#m7
I wait underneath the covers
F#m7
All night beside you
A C#9 C#7
And who could ever question any crying I do
C#m7
My heavy heart is beating out a rhythm
F#m7
All night beside me
A C#9 C#7
And I fall a little harder everytime that I do
C#m7 F#m7
Watch me living it up, you totally
A
Got me stuck in a rut, you're made for me
C#9
How'm gonna step up, and say to you
C#7 C#m7
I get the feeling boy I want you, want you
F#m7
Now conversation is tough because you're totally
A
Walking round all the stuff you wanna say to me
Words are never enough
C#9 C#7
Oh baby baby you turn my dust to gold
C#m7
I can't speak French
F#m7
So I'll let the funky music do the talking talking now, oh
A
I can't speak French
C#9 C#7
So I'll let the funky music do the talking, oh oh oh
C#m7
I can't speak French
F#m7
So I'll let the funky music do the talking talking now, oh
A
I can't speak French
C#9 C#7
So I'll let the funky music do the talking, oh oh oh
C#m7 F#m7
I gotta let you know
A
I wanna give in to my temptation
C#9
And let my feelings show
C#7 C#m7
I gotta let you know
F#m7
I gotta let you know
A
I wanna give in to my temptation
C#9
And let my feelings show
C#7
I gotta let you know
How to play Can't Speak French
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 C#m7. 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.