Can't Write A Love Song
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Em7 Dmaj7
I can write a love song without thinking of you
Em7
Oh, it's muscle memory, babe
Dmaj7
Don't need to be in love with you
And it goes like
Em7
Da-da-da-da-da-da
Dmaj7 Am7
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Em7
Da-da-da-da-da-da
Dmaj7
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Em7 Dmaj7
Kehne ko toh sab kuch kehe doon main tumhe
Em7 Dmaj7
But my heart will still have so much more to say
Em7
Don't look away, please make me stay
Dmaj7
In lamho ki baaton mein hum kho gaye
Em7
Don't look away, please make me stay
Dmaj7
Aankhon mein aankhein yeh sarhade
Em7 | A7 | Dmaj7
Em7 Dmaj7
I can write a love song without thinking of you
Em7
Oh, it's muscle memory, babe
Dmaj7
Don't need to be in love with you
And it goes like
Em7 Dmaj7
I can write a love song without thinking of you
Em7
Oh, it's muscle memory, babe
Dmaj7
Don't need to be in love with you
Em7
Dil ki baat keh do
Dmaj7
Jab teez dhadkano ko sambhaal na sako
Dmaj7 Em7
Tum hi toh ho mera sukoon
Em7
Oh baby, let me know
If I drunk call you on the phone
Dmaj7
Do I need to let it go or do I let you know?
Em7 | A7 | Dmaj7
And it goes like
Em7 Dmaj7
I can write a love song without thinking of you
Em7
Oh, it's muscle memory, babe
Dmaj7
Don't need to be in love with you
And it goes like
Em7 Dmaj7
I can write a love song without thinking of you
Em7
Oh, it's muscle memory, babe
Dmaj7
Don't need to be in love with you
Em7 A7 Dmaj7
I can just stay and play pretend
Bm7 Em7
I don't know if it's ever gonna end
A7 Dmaj7
I'm out of breath and out of my mind
Bm7 Em7
Can I have you just for the night?
A7 F#maj7 7
No, I can't stay and play pretend
Bm7 Em7 A7 Dmaj7
It's hurting 'cause I know that it's gonna end
I can write a love song without thinking of you
Em7
Oh, it's muscle memory, babe
Dmaj7
I'm still in love with you
And it goes like
Em7 Dmaj7
I can write a love song without thinking of you
Em7
Oh, it's muscle memory, babe
Dmaj7
I'm still in love with you
How to play Can't Write A Love Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.