How Can I Make You Happy
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BCapotraste:
2nd traste
[Intro]
A F A F
A C#m F#m D
A C#m F#m B
A C#m F#m D
A Dm A
[Verse 1]
A
I gave you all the love I could but you're not happy yet
Dm G
I carved your portrait out of wood but you're not happy yet
A
I sold my credit to the devil for a bedroom set
Dm F
But you're not happy yet, and I'm just losing it
[Pre-Chorus]
C#m7 Fdim7 Bm7
Now I can pretend, yeah (he can pretend)
Eaug C#m7
That love is just really blind, but in the end
F#m D
I guess it's deaf, too (she's reeling you in)
E
Sinker, hook, and line
[Chorus]
A A7/G F#m D
There's a mermaid swimming in the sea
A A7/G F#m D
Who doesn't care about all of these things
A A7/G F#m D
There's a mermaid swimming under me
A Dm A
I'm going overboard to see what could be
[Verse 2]
A
I got the curtains that you wanted, you're not happy yet
Dm G D
I bought the shoes that you flaunt and you're not happy yet
A
Big screen plasma TV, high-speed internet
Dm F
But you're not happy yet, actions I regret
[Pre-Chorus]
C#m7 Fdim7 Bm7
When we first met (girl, what did you see?)
Eaug C#m7
'Cause I just saw your smile, but in the end
F#m D
What do you miss most? (the money or me?)
E
I'd say I miss my mind
[Chorus]
A A7/G F#m D
There's a mermaid swimming in the sea
A A7/G F#m D
Who doesn't care about all of these things
A A7/G F#m D
There's a mermaid swimming under me
A Dm A
I'm going overboard to see what could be
[Bridge]
Dm A
You know you always tell me
Dm A B
That he who dies with the most toys wins, well
Caug F#m6/C# A C#m F#m D
That's one game I'm just willing to lose
A Dm A
[Verse 3]
A
I bought you gold and diamond rings and you're not happy yet
Dm G
I bought you soft and cuddly things but you're not happy yet
A
I bought the cars, the house, the pool, the clothes, the private jet
Dm F
And I'm just a mess, and you're still not impressed
[Pre-Chorus]
C#m7 Fdim7 Bm7
And now I realize (what in the world)
Eaug
Was I thinking before?
C#m7 F#m D
You're like a song that's as evil as your actions (material girl)
E
So go back to '84
[Chorus]
A A7/G F#m D
There's a mermaid swimming in the sea
A A7/G F#m D
Who doesn't care about all of these things
A A7/G F#m D
There's a mermaid swimming under me
A Dm A
I'm going overboard to see what could be
A C#m F#m D
There's a mermaid swimming in the sea
A C#m F#m B
Who doesn't care about all of these things
A C#m F#m D
There's a mermaid swimming under me
A C#m F#m B
I'm going overboard to see what could be
[Outro]
A C#m F#m D
I'm jumping overboard to see what could be
A C#m F#m B
I'm jumping overboard to see what could be
A C#m F#m D
I'm jumping overboard to see what could be
A C#m F#m B
I'm jumping overboard to see what could be
A
How to play How Can I Make You Happy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is 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.