For Lack Of A Better World
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Intro
A Bm C#m Bm
[Verso 1]
A Bm C#m A Bm C#m
Strolling down in Mississippi
A Bm C#m A Bm C#m
Or was it the one in Jakarta?
A Bm C#m A Bm C#m
Wake up just to say you miss me
A Bm C#m A Bm C#m
This is something I wanna be a part of
[Pré-Refrão]
C#m Bm
And then it comes like a toothache
C#m Bm
Your heart starts racing while your mind flakes
C#m Bm Dmaj7 E7
I can't suffice this feeling dear
[Verso 2]
A Bm C#m A Bm C#m
And this simple kind of feeling
A Bm C#m A Bm C#m
Can't explain, it has me reeling
A Bm C#m A Bm C#m
On the surface it's a bore
A Bm C#m A Bm C#m
Skipping through you'll find nothing more
[Pré-Refrão]
C#m Bm
And then it comes like a toothache
C#m Bm
Your heart starts racing while your mind flakes
C#m Bm Dmaj7 E7
I can't suffice this feeling dear
[Refrão] A
For lack of a better word
Bm Bm7
For lack of a better word
D Dm A F#m
I say that I love you but know it's not completely true
A
For lack of a better word
Bm Bm7
For lack of a better word
D Dm A F#m
I say that I love you but know it's not completely true
Instrumental
A Bm
[Pré-Refrão]
C#m Bm
And then it comes like a toothache
C#m Bm
Your heart starts racing while your mind flakes
C#m Bm Dmaj7 E7
I can't suffice this feeling dear
[Refrão]
A
For lack of a better word
Bm Bm7
For lack of a better word
D Dm A F#m
I say that I love you but know it's not completely true
A
For lack of a better word
Bm Bm7
For lack of a better word
D Dm A F#m
I say that I love you but know it's not completely true
(I'm more than in love with you)
Outro
A
For lack of a better word (more than I meant to)
Bm
For lack of a better word (it's not enough to)
D Dm A F#m
I say that I love you but know it's not completely true (ooh ooh)
A
For lack of a better word (more than I meant to)
Bm
For lack of a better word (it's not enough to)
D Dm A
I say that I love you but know it's not completely true
(I'm more than in love with you)
Coda
A Bm C#m
How to play For Lack Of A Better World
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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.