Girl
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Intro: G D
verse 1
G
Nashville to New York, see
D
Ohio and everything
C G
We can do if we're apart
G
Desire has known us well
D
Living dreams is living hell, but
C G
They brought us through the times
[Refrão]
G G/F# Em C G
I wanna light myself on fire
G G/F# Em C G
I spent thirty years not knowing you
G G/F# Em C
I can't afford to waste more time
G G/F# Em
Running around the world
C D G
When all I know is... you're my girl
Interlude: G D
verse 2
G
You're my cool shores and western stars
D
But where we live ain't who we are
C G
When there's a mountain inside of you
G
And if I had an aeroplane
D
I'd fly around in the morning rain
C G
Just to find your shooting star
[Refrão]
G G/F# Em C G
I wanna light myself on fire
G G/F# Em C G
I spent thirty years not knowing you
G G/F# Em C
I can't afford to waste more time
G G/F# Em
Running around the world
C D G
When all I know is... you're my girl
Bridge
G Em C G
You're my girl
G Em C G
G Em
Oh, sweet love of mine,
C G
Oh, sweet love of mine
G Em
Oh, sweet love of mine,
C G
Oh, sweet love of mine
(Bridge repeats and plays in the background)
[Refrão]
G Em
If I need you to carry my troubles
C G
You do, love of mine
G Em
And if I need you to carry my worries
C G
You do, love of mine
G Em
I need you to fix my hurting
C G
Oh, sweet love of mine
G G/F# Em C G
I wanna light myself on fire
G G/F# Em C G
I spent thirty years not knowing you
G G/F# Em C
I can't afford to waste more time
G G/F# Em
Running around the world
G D Em
Oh, running around the world
C D
When all I know is...
(Bridge ends playing here)
G
You're my girl
How to play Girl
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.