Cupids Got A Gun
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
From 1994 album Acoustic
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/EKygFm6cWhc
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* Strum once
Gbm11 = 222222
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[Intro]
Drum, guitar, banjo
(Spoken) One, two, one, two..
F#
(8 measures)
[Verse 1]
F#
It's a cold hearted world that we're living in today
So many lonely people looking for a way
B
To fill the empty nights when the phone won't ring
F#
We all want to fall in love, hear the birds sing
C#7
So if you're feeling desperate, don't give up
B Gbm11 B
Times, they are a changing and so is your luck
[Chorus]
B F#
Cupid's got a gun
Arrows wouldn't do
F#7 B F#
He's got the power love for you
It's a big big love
B
His aim is true
A B
Don't try to run (Don't try to run)
F#
Cupid's got a gun
[Verse 2]
F#
Don't you just sit there feeling sorry for yourself
Reading romance novels and laying around the house
B
Dreaming that the good parts were written just for you
F#
Then waking up saying this will never come true
C#7
Stop your hesitating go out tonight
B
You know he's out there waiting
Gbm11 B
To get you in his sights
[Chorus]
B F#
Cupid's got a gun
Arrows wouldn't do
F#7 B F#
He's got the power love for you
It's a big big love
B
His aim is true
A B
Don't try to run (Don't try to run)
F#
Cupid's got a gun
[Instrumental]
A B
F#
(4 measures)
B F# F#7 B A B F#
[Bridge]
B
It's a real tough job helping people fall in love
F#
That old bow and arrow just wasn't strong enough
B
Cupid wasn't stupid, he knew just what to do
G#
Now he's loaded for love
C#
He's coming for you
[Chorus]
N.C. F#
Cupid's got a gun
Arrows wouldn't do
F#7 B F#
He's got the power love for you
It's a big big love
B
His aim is true
A B
Don't try to run (Don't try to run)
F#
Cupid's got a gun
[Outro]
A B
Don't try to run (Don't try to run)
F#
Cupid's got a gun
B F#
Cupid's got a gun
B F# F#* F#7*
Cupid's got a gun
How to play Cupids Got A Gun
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.