I For You
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Capo 2
Intro: G
Verse:
G
Say the words I cannot say
C
Say them on another day
G D C
Fragile words like these will cut your tongue
G
Was I good enough, was I bad enough
C
When I wanted more, yeah, you had enough
[Refrão]
Em C
But nobody's gonna try for you
Em D G
Nobody's gonna do like I for you
Verse:
G
And every slow-lit cigarette
C
That nervous hands can barely get
G D C
the courage I could always feel your eyes
G
And those dresses you made look like gowns
C
You're a sinner but the devil even turned you down
[Refrão]
Em C
Cause, nobody's gonna try for you
Em D G
Nobody's gonna do like I for you
Em C
And nobody's gonna try for you
Em C
And nobody's gonna lie for you
Em D G
And nobody's gonna do like I for you
Bridge:
B7 G
B7 D,Em
B7 G
C G
Verse:
G
Hold me like you never could
C
I'll hold you like I said I would
G D C
Air or light won't breathe nor shine between
G
With your feather lips, yeah you fly away
C
Well I hope they come back down someday
[Refrão]
Em C
Cause, nobody's gonna try for you
Em D G
Nobody's gonna do like I for you
Em C
Somebody's getting by for you
Em
I don't bend, I just break in two
Em D
Somebody like me
G
I'd die for you
How to play I For You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.