Expensive
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capo 2 (Key: A)
Guitar run returns multiple times
A|-------------------5---7-----|
E|---0---3---5---7-------------|
Intro
Em | A7 | C | guitar run
verse 1
G A7
Let me tell ya baby
C
Don't need no diamonds on my body
G
Got no green in my eyes
(Can you feel me, yeah)
Em A7
In a brand new Bentley
C
I'll tell you now it makes no difference
G
Just want all of your time
Pre-Chorus
Em
'Cause you kiss me like I'm dreamin'
A7
Like I'm one in a million
C G
And I think it's time your figured it out, oooh
Em
'Cause I know I got that somethin'
A7
And it won't cost you nothin'
C C
I already feel expensive enough
C
Turn that gold into dust
That's what matters, matters
Oh yeah yeah yeah
Hook
(Guitar run throughout whole part)
Money don't buy love
Money don't buy love
Em
No your money don't buy love
Em
No your money don't buy love
Em
No your money don't buy love
Your money don't buy love
verse 2
G A7
So call me crazy
C
No I'm not starin' at your pocket
G
I ain't diggin' for dimes
(Can you feel me, yeah)
Em A7
The fact is baby
C
We've all been taught to chase that dollar
G
But that's not on my mind
Pre-Chorus
Em
'Cause you kiss me like I'm dreamin'
A7
Like I'm one in a million
C G
And I think it's time your figured it out, oooh
Em
'Cause I know I got that somethin'
A7
And it won't cost you nothin'
C C
I already feel expensive enough
C
Turn that gold into dust
That's what matters, matters
Oh yeah yeah yeah
Hook
(Guitar riff throughout whole part)
Money don't buy love
Money don't buy love
Em
No your money don't buy love
Em
No your money don't buy love
Em
No your money don't buy love
Em
Your money don't buy love
Em
No your money don't buy love
Em
No your money don't buy love
Em
No your money don't buy love
Your money don't buy love
Instrumental
Em | A7 | C | G
Em | A7 | C | Guitar riff 3X
G A7
Heeeey yeah yeah
C G
I feel expensive enough
Em
No your money don't buy love
A7
No your money don't buy love
G
No your money don't buy love
Guitar riff
Your money don't buy love
Pre-Chorus
G
'Cause you kiss me like I'm dreamin'
A7
Like I'm one in a million
C G
And I think it's time your figured it out, oooh
Em
'Cause I know I got that somethin'
A7
And it won't cost you nothin'
C C
I already feel expensive enough
C
Turn that gold into dust
That's what matters, matters
Oh yeah yeah yeah
Outro
(Guitar riff 2X)
Money don't buy love
How to play Expensive
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 A. 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.