Didn't Know It Was Love
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Intro: C F C F C G C G
Verse
C F G
It felt so easy in the morning sun
C F G
When love was in season, I was on the run
F G
I was looking for trouble and the thrill of the chase
F G
Love was looking at me eye to eye, face to face
Verse
C F G
One touch should've told me, try and understand
C F G
Love was always a long shot to a gambling man
F G
With a roll of the dice, girl, I threw it away
F G
Now I'm thinking 'bout you day and night, night and day
[Refrão] C
Didn't know it was love
G
Didn't know it was fate
C F
Didn't know it was destiny calling
G
Tell me, it's never too late
Am F
Was I too blind to see
G C
When push came to shove?
F G
You were all that I needed
C
Didn't know it was love
Verse
C F G
Wasn't blind to the magic, you think I'm so tough
C F G
Turning my back on the thunder, I just ain't good enough
F G
I keep trying to shake you, there just ain't no way
F G
I keep thinking 'bout you day and night, night and day
[Refrão] C
Didn't know it was love
G
Didn't know it was fate
C F
Didn't know it was destiny calling
G
Tell me, it's never too late
Am F
Was I too blind to see
G C
When push came to shove?
F G
You were all that I needed
C Eb
Didn't know it was love
Bridge
Db
Those crazy nights on the borderline
Cm
Did my best to cut myself free
Ab
Stood alone, just a prisoner
Bb C
Never knew you were holding the key, oh, ohh
Instrumental
C F G C F G
Verse
F G
I was looking for trouble and the thrill of the chase
F G
Love was looking at me eye to eye, face to face
[Refrão] C
Didn't know it was love
G
Didn't know it was fate
C F
Didn't know it was destiny calling
G
Tell me, it's never too late
Am F
Was I too blind to see
G C
When push came to shove?
F G
You were all that I needed
C
Didn't know it was love
Outro
C G C G C
How to play Didn't Know It Was Love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.