Cheatin'
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A C#7
You say your every day
F#m E/G# D D/C# Bm
Is a bad dream that keeps repeatin'
E
Maybe you should've thought about that
A Asus4 (x4)
When you were cheatin'
A Asus4
How do you like that furnished room
A Asus4
The bed, the chair, the table
A Asus4
The TV picture comes and goes
A
Too bad you don't have cable
D
How do you like that paper plate
A Asus4 A Asus4
And those pork 'n' beans you're eatin'
Bm E
Maybe you should've thought about that
A Asus4 A Asus4
When you were cheatin'
A Asus4
How do you like that beat-up car
A Asus4
I think it's fair we traded
A Asus4
Your pick-up truck is running fine
A
It's a cozy ride for datin'
D
Yes, I've been out a time or two
A Asus4 A Asus4
And found the comfort I've been needin'
Bm E
Maybe you should've thought about that
A
When you were cheatin'
D E A
You made your bed and you're out of mine
F#m E D
You lie awake and I sleep just fine
D
You've done your sowing
E F#m
Now you can do the reaping
Bm E
Maybe you should've thought about that
D E D E
When you were cheatin'...
A Asus4
Now what became of what's-her-name
A Asus4
After she spent all your money
A Asus4
Did she leave you like you left me
A
Sometimes life is funny
D
Yes I'll be glad to take you back
A Asus4 A Asus4
Just as soon as I stop breathing
Bm E
Maybe you should've thought about that
F#m E D
Maybe you should've thought about that
Bm E
Maybe you should've thought about that
A Asus4 A Asus4
When you were cheatin'
A Asus4 A
When you were cheatin'
How to play Cheatin'
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.