Careless Love
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Intro: F C (2x)
C F
Honey,
C F
I've been really struggling
C F
To think of you and I
C F
Being friends.
C F
I go hot and cold
C F
Yeah I'm like a yo-yo
C F C
So I don't think I should see you again
F (F# note on high e string)
G
Careless love, I did it tough
Am
Though it wasn't my style, I had enough
G F
Oh I don't think that we can really be friends.
And honey
I've been really struggling
To think of you and I
And all the mess.
You're often bought and sold
The love you gave ebb and flows
So I don't think I should see you again
G
Careless love, I did it tough
Am
Though it wasn't my style, I had enough
G F
Oh I don't think that we can really be friends.
Fm
But I'll try again...
G# Bbm
Ohhh, the love I feel
Eb G#
For you is real.
Fm Bbm
Oh, the love I feel
Eb G#
For you is real.
F
Honey, I've been really struggling
To see this thing through to the end.
G
Careless love, I did it tough
Am
Though it wasn't my style, I had enough
G F
Oh I don't think that we can really be friends.
Fm
But I'll try again...
How to play Careless Love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.