Hard To Get
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Emaj7 Dmaj7 x4
Emaj7 Dmaj7
I saw you there across the room, surrounded by your cloud of doom
Emaj7 Dmaj7
Profanity was written on your forehead
Emaj7 Dmaj7
I walked up and sat close by, you stared me down with those evil eyes
Emaj7 Dmaj7
I finally broke the silence when I said
A B Esus2 Dsus2 A
Just because you haven't found the right guy yet
A B Esus2 Dsus2 A
Doesn't mean I'm just another face you should forget
A B
Other guys, they are lookin' for play
A B
But baby if you want me I'm here to stay
A B
Won't you please stop playing hard to get
Emaj7 Dmaj7 x2
Emaj7 Dmaj7
You must have have finally realized, in the safety of deep blue eyes
Emaj7 Dmaj7
That your soul could take a permanent vacation
Emaj7 Dmaj7
You brightened up and asked my name, I smiled back and I did the same
Emaj7 Dmaj7
This is just the nature of flirtation
A B Esus2 Dsus2 A
Just because you haven't found the right guy yet
A B Esus2 Dsus2 A
Doesn't mean I'm just another face you should forget
A B
Other guys, they are lookin' for play
A B
But baby if you want me I'm here to stay
A B
Won't you please stop playing hard to get
Emaj7 Dmaj7 x4
A B Esus2 Dsus2 A
Just because you haven't found the right guy yet
A B Esus2 Dsus2 A
Doesn't mean I'm just another face you should forget
A B
Other guys, they are lookin' for play
A B
But baby if you want me I'm here to stay
A B
Won't you please stop playing
A B
Baby please stop playing
A B
Won't you please stop playing hard to get
Emaj7 Dmaj7 x4
Emaj7
How to play Hard To Get
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Emaj7. 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.