I Didn't Mean It
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Capo 1
Intro: A
A
You say the words i want a hear
F#m
But they are as empty as the air
D
Just like you mean it
E
But you didn´t mean it
A
At all.
A
As i go walking throug this night
F#m
Telling myself i will survive
D
I wish i could mean it
E
But i didn't mean it
A
At all.
D E F#m
We can tell so far our endless sea
D E F#m *
And you can be someone that you can be
D
It is a gentle lie.
E F#m E F#m
But it will live me crying throuh the night.
D * E F#m
But that's how it is, some...times
D E F#m
That's how it is, some...times.
A
Didn't think love should be like this
F#m
You and i, bouth know what this is
D E
You wanted to mean it, but you didn't mean it
A
At all.
A D A
Ah Ah Ah 3x
D E F#m
We can tell so far our endless sea
D E F#m
And you can be someone that you can be
D
It is a gentle lie
E F#m E F#m
But it will live me crying throuh the night
(A) D E F#m
But that's how it is, some...times
D E F#m
That's how it is, some...times
A D A
Ah Ah Ah 6x
D E
You wanted to mean it, but you didn't mean it
A
At all
How to play I Didn't Mean It
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.