I Can't Make You Mine
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Intro:
Em G D C
[Verso 1]
Em
I know you were trouble
G
thought I wouldn't mind
Em
I hate that I miss you
Dsus2
I'd love to know why
[Verso 2]
Em
you fail to be subtle
G
like bittersweet lies
Em
so I drown out my sorrow
Dsus2
with whiskey and wine
[Refrão]
C
you tell me you love me
G
then start up a fight
D
you're nice through the day
Em
but unfaithful at night
C
you try to upset me
G
expect me to cry
D
I'm sorry to tell you
Em
that river ran dry
C
I can't make you mine
[Ponte]
G D Em C G D (let ring)
[Verso 3]
Em
A Hard liquor bottle
G
I swallowed my pride
Em
so make it a double
Dsus2
and say that I tried
[Verso 4]
Em
I slowly discovered
G
there's no end in sight
Em
the story that's covered
Dsus2
in toxic goodbye
[Refrão]
C
you tell me you love me
G
then start up a fight
D
You're Nice through the day
Em
but unfaithful at night
C
you try to upset me
G
expect me to cry
D
I'm sorry to tell you
Em
that river ran dry
C
you tell me you love me
G
then start up a fight
D
You're Nice through the day
Em
but unfaithful at night
C
you try to upset me
G
expect me to cry
D
sorry to tell you
Em
that river ran dry
C
I can't make you mine
G D Em C G D Em
How to play I Can't Make You Mine
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.