Girl Next Door
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[Verso 1]
C#m A
I know when your parents are fighting
E B
I know when you’re made you get quiet
C#m A
I can tell when you’re lying
E B
Cause you're smiling at me
C#m A
I know that your eyes are evergreen
E B
I know that they change with the seasons
C#m A
Not every girl gets to see them
E B
But I’ve seen them for half of my life
[Pré-Refrão]
C#m A
Why would you wanna find somebody new
B
When I’ve grown up getting to know ya (okay)
[Refrão]
C#m
I know when your birthday is
A E B
What your sister thinks about every other girl you bring home
C#m
You got your momma’s laugh
A
And your looks from your dad
E B
Your house, it feels like home
C#m A
Every time I try to fall for somebody else
E B
I end up looking just over the fence
C#m A
Hopin’ you’ll notice, maybe you’ll notice
E
I’ve always been yours
B N.C.
I’m the girl next door
[Verso 2]
C#m A
I know that your heart’s had a hard go
E B
We don’t have to talk about her though
C#m A
Your brother filled me in on everything
E B
But I don’t think he knows everything Like how
[Refrão]
C#m
I know when your birthday is
A E B
What your sister thinks about every other girl you bring home
C#m
You got your momma’s laugh
A
And your looks from your dad
E B
Your house, it feels like home
C#m A
Every time I try to fall for somebody else
E B
I end up looking just over the fence
C#m A
Hopin’ you’ll notice, maybe you’ll notice
E
I’ve always been yours
B C#m A
I’m the girl next door
E B
I'm the girl next door
[Ponte]
C#m A
I don’t wanna force it, don’t wanna look desperate
E
Do you have to catch me in the window changing
C#m
For you to notice
A
You can leave it or take it
B
If I was you, I’d take it
[Refrão]
C#m
Cause I know when your birthday is
A E B
What your sister thinks about every other girl you bring home
C#m
You got your momma’s laugh
A
And your looks from your dad
E B
And to me, you feel like home
C#m A
Every time I try to fall for somebody else
E B
I end up looking just over the fence
C#m A
Hopin’ you’ll notice, why won't you notice
E
I’ve always been yours
B C#m A
I’m the girl next door
E B
I'm the girl next door
Outro
C#m A
You know when my parents are fighting
E B
You know when I'm mad I can't hide it
N.C.
I throw riots
How to play Girl Next Door
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 C#m. 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.