Everything But The Girl
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Am F
When I saw you I knew you were the one
G C
I want to orbit you like you're the sun
Am Dm
But let me know before I come undone
F G
Am I the one for you
Am F
I'm like a puzzle with a missing piece
G C
I got a car but didn't get the keys
Am Dm
And only you can set my mind at ease
F G
So what am I to do
Bm Em A F#m
I have everything but the girl I want, it's sad but true
G Em A F#
And everything but the love I need to make it through
Bm Em A F#m G
And every time I look into your eyes, that's when I realize
Em A Bm
Just how much I love you
Am F
Some say lady luck is on my side
G C
And that my life has been an easy ride
Am Dm
But they don't know how many times I cried
F G
Cause I'm nothing without you
Bm Em A F#m
I have everything but the girl I want, it's sad but true
G Em A F#
And everything but the love I need to make it through
Bm Em A F#m G
And every time I look into your eyes, that's when I realize
Em A Bm
Just how much I love you
G A Bm
I don't know how long I can keep it up
G A D
I need a sign to make it through
G A Bm A G F#m
You gotta tell me now, you gotta let me know
Em F# Dbm F#m B Abm A B
So what am I, what am I to do......................ohh baby
A B Dbm F#m B Abm E
I have everything but the girl I want, it's sad but true
A F# B Ab
And everything but the love I need to make it through
Dbm A B E A
And every time I look into your eyes, that's when I realize
F#m B Dbm A B Abm A
Just how much I love you................ohhh
F#m
Do you wanna know?
B
Do you wanna know?
Ab
Do you wanna know?
Dbm B
I love you
Dbm Ab
I love you
Dbm
Oh I love you
F#m B Dbm
Just how much I love you
How to play Everything But The Girl
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.