Casual Conversation
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G Bm7
It doesn't matter what I say
F# Am
You never listen anyway
Cm6 G D6
Just don't know what you're looking for
G Bm
Imagination's all I have
F# Am
But ever then you say it's bad
Cm6 G D6
Just can't see why we disagree
C Cm6 G D6
Casual conversations how they bore me
C Cm6 G D6
And they go on and on endlessly
C Cm6
No matter what I say
Em E7
You ignore me anyway
Am7 D D5+
I might as well talk in my sleep (I could weep)
G Bm7
You try to make me feel so small
F# Am
Until there's nothing left at all
Cm6 G D6
Why go on? Just hoping that we'll get along
G Bm7 F# Am Cm6 G D6
C Cm6 G D6
There's no communication left between us
C Cm6 G D6
But is it me or you who's to blame?
C Cm6 Em E7
There's nothing I can do, yes you're fading out of view
Am7 D D5+
Don't know if I feel joy or pain (such a shame)
G Bm7
And now it's all been said
F# Am
If you must leave then go ahead
Cm7 G
Should feel sad
D6 G
But I really believe that I'm glad
D6 G
I really believe that I'm glad
D6 G
I really believe that I'm glad
How to play Casual Conversation
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 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.