Cover Girl
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verse 1
G D Cadd9 Bm7 Asus D G
Every day as you pass me by
D Cadd9 Bm7 D G
I see the sad ness behind your smile
G D Cadd9 Bm7 Asus D G
You see the face every where you turn
Cadd9 Asus D D/A G Em
Who could replace your co ver girl
Am C
Not the one by your side
F Eb
With adoring eyes
C# F
She’s got substance and style
C# G Cadd9 C5 B5 Bb5
But you don’t feel the same inside
verse 2
G D Cadd9 Bm7 Asus D G
In this old world of i-ma - gined scorn
D Cadd9 Bm7 D G
Searching our heart for a man so young
G D Cadd9 Bm7 Asus D G
Go through the mo - tions, but you feel sure
Cadd9 Asus D D/A G Em
No one could touch your co -ver girl.
Am F Dm Eb
With grief in my eyes, it’s a fact of life
C#
But you are doomed,
F
Doomed from the start
C# G Cadd9
She’s the saddest girl alive.
Instrumental
Ab Bb C
Ab Bb C
Ab G Bb C D
verse 3
Cadd9 Bm7 Asus D G
No one can help when she falls a - part
D Cadd9 Bm7 D G
No one can stop her, she’ll self destruct
G D Cadd9 Bm7 Asus D G
It’s not your fail - ing, try to understand
Cadd9 Asus D D/A G
No one could love that girl e - nough.
How to play Cover Girl
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.