Codes
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Capo 3
VERSES X2
Em G A G
Em
Damn, boy you make it hard
G
Shouldn't need a riddle to unlock your heart
A
So, say what's on your mind
G
We got other things that we could do with our
Em
Time, we could rule the world
G
Know you say you never need another girl
A
But, you're not making sense
G
Trying to keep it moving while you're on the fence
Em
Tell me black and white
G
Why I'm here tonight
A G
I can't read the signs
Em
Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes
G
Let me know what's up, can't do it no more
A G
I need a love to celebrate
Em
Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes
G
Let me know what's up, can't do it no more
A G
So baby, take it all the way
Em
Stop talking in codes, it's a mystery
G
I know that something happened in your history
A
Oh, it's too much to risk
G
You give me some, but you've been holding most of it
Em
Back, so it's no surprise
G
Everything you do, I over analyze
A
Breathe, in and out
G
Baby, give me something new to think about
Em
Tell me black and white
G
Why I'm here tonight
A G
I can't read the signs
Em
Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes
G
Let me know what's up, can't do it no more
A G
I need a love to celebrate
Em
Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes
G
Let me know what's up, can't do it no more
A G
So baby, take it all the way
Em G A G
Stop talking in codes
Em
Tell me black and white
G
Why I'm here tonight
A G A
I can't read the signs
Em
Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes
G
Let me know what's up, can't do it no more
A G
I need a love to celebrate
Em
Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes
G
Let me know what's up, can't do it no more
A G
So baby, take it all the way
Em
Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes
G
Let me know what's up, can't do it no more
A G
I need a love to celebrate
Em
Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes
G
Let me know what's up, can't do it no more
A G
So baby, take it all the way
Em G A G
Stop talking in codes
How to play Codes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.