Gift Horse
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[Verso 1]
Cmaj7/E C7/E
They're digging up human remains
C7/E
In Notting Hill
Cmaj7/E C7/E
Behind the screens, behind the wall
C7/E
In our back garden
F
F F/E Dm7
Em7
Don't you know when you're well off?
Dm7 Em7
Don't you know when times are good?
[Refrão]
C C6
I just want to be loved
Em Fmaj7
I just want to be loved
C C6
I just want to be loved
Em Fmaj7
I just want to be loved
[Verso 2]
Cmaj7/E C7/E
They're asking questions door to door
C7/E
Our friends and neighbors
Cmaj7/E C7/E
They're piecing it together now
C7/E
In perfect order
F
F F/E Dm7
Em7
Don't you know when you're well off?
Dm7 Em7
Make the best of English weather
Dm7 Em7
Sort the roses 'round the door
Dm7 Em7
We'll be growing old together
[Refrão]
C C6
I just want to be loved
Em Fmaj7
I just want to be loved
C C6
I just want to be loved
Em Fmaj7
I just want to be loved
Dm7 Em7
Don't you know when you're well off?
Dm7 Em7
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth
C C6
I just want to be loved
Em Fmaj7
I just want to be loved
C C6
I just want to be loved
Em Fmaj7
I just want to be loved
C C6
I just want to be loved
Em Fmaj7
I just want to be loved
Outro:
C C6
I just want to be loved (I just want to be loved)
Em Fmaj7
I just want to be loved (I just want to be...)
C C6 Em
I just want to be loved (They're digging up human remains)
Em Fmaj7
I just want to be loved (In Notting Hill) (I just want to be...)
C C6 Em
I just want to be loved (Behind the screens, behind the wall)
Em Fmaj7
I just want to be loved (In our backgarden) (I just want to be...)
C C6 Em
I just want to be loved (They're digging up human remains)
Em Fmaj7
I just want to be loved (In Notting Hill) (I just want to be...)
C C6 Em
I just want to be loved (Behind the screens, behind the wall)
Em Fmaj7 C
I just want to be loved (In Notting Hill) (I just want to be...)
C
In Notting Hill
How to play Gift Horse
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 Cmaj7/E. 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.