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Intro:
Em Em
e-----------------------------|------------------------------|
B-----------------------------|------------------------------|
G-------0-------2-----0-------|-------0--------2-2---0-------|
D----2------2-------------2---|----2------2--------------2---|
A-----------------------------|------------------------------|
E-----------------------------|------------------------------|
Am C
e-----------------------------|------------------------------|
B-----------------------------|------------------------------|
G-------0-------2-----0-------|-------0--------2-2---0-------|
D----2------2-------------2---|----2------2--------------2---|
A-----------------------------|------------------------------|
E-----------------------------|------------------------------|
Verse 1:
Em Em
There be times when my crimes
C D
will seem almost unfor-giveble
Em Em
I give in to sin
C D
becourse you have to make this life liveble
Em Em
But when you think I've had enough from your sea of love
C D
I'll take more than another riverfull
Em D Em
Yes and I'll make it all worth-while
C D
I'll make your heart smile
Chorus:
Em Am C
Strangelove strange highs and strange lows
Em Am C
Strangelove that's how my love goes
Em
Strangelove
Am D
will you give it to me
Em
will you take the pain
Am D
I will give to you
G
again and again
C D Em + intro
and will you return it
e-----------------------------|------------------------------|
B-----------------------------|------------------------------|
G-------0-------2-----0-------|-------0--------2-2---0-------|
D----2------2-------------2---|----2------2--------------2---|
A-----------------------------|------------------------------|
E-----------------------------|------------------------------|
e-----------------------------|------------------------------|
B-----------------------------|------------------------------|
G-------0-------2-----0-------|-------0--------2-2---0-------|
D----2------2-------------2---|----2------2--------------2---|
A-----------------------------|------------------------------|
E-----------------------------|------------------------------|
Verse 2:
Em
There'll be days
Em
When I'll stray
C
I may appear to be
D
Constantly out of reach
Em
I give in
Em
to sin
C D
Because I like to practice what I preach
Em
I'm not trying to say
Em
I'll have it all my way
C
I'm always willing to learn
D
When you've got something to teach
Em D Em
And I'll make it all worth-while
C D
I'll make your heart smile
Em
Pain will you return it
Em C Am
I'll say it again -- pain
Em
Pain will you return it
Em C Am
I won't say it again
Riff 1: Riff 2:
e----------------------| |---------------------|
B----------------------| |---------------------|
G------------0---4-----| |------------0---2----|
D----2---4-------------| |----2---4------------|
A----------------------| |---------------------|
E----------------------| |---------------------|
Riff 3:
e---------------------|
B----------------1----|
G------------0--------|
D----2---4------------|
A---------------------|
E---------------------|
End:
Em Riff 1
Strangelove
Am D
Strange highs and strange lows
Em Riff 2
Strangelove
Am D
That's how my love goes
Em Riff 3
Strangelove
Am D
Will you give it to me
How to play #
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 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.