I Just Don't Know What To Say - John Hiatt

I Just Don't Know What To Say

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Intro
C G F
C G F
 
C
You took my Love
G F
You took my trust
C
And turned them in
G F
To a pile of rust
C
Stole my money
G F
And you lied to me
C
You said we were shooting it straight
G F
mutually
 
C
Now I think you want
G F
Me to be kind
C
Bury the past
G F
And ease your mind
 
Am
But I'm not here
Em F
To make you pay
C G F
Baby I just don't know what to say
C G F
Baby I just don't Know what to say
 
C
It makes me wonder
G F
How long I been your fool
C
Though it hardly changes
G F
What I feel for you
 
C
And that's the thing
G F
I don't understand
C
It goes to show
G F
What kind of fool I am
 
c
Covered in darkness
G F
But I wanna see
C
What's the matter with you, babe
G F
What's the matter with me
 
Am
If I could believe
Em F
I'd hit my knees and pray
C G F
But baby I just don't know what to say
C G F
Baby I just don't Know what to say
 
C
I know you're shocked
G F
At my loss for words
C
'Cause I can talk
G F
The wings off a humming bird
C
I think too fast
G F
But not fast enough for you
C
And everything you always wanted
G F
To be brand new
 
C
Now my mind is tongue-tied
G F
I got two left feet
C
I can't dance outta here
G F
I keep hittin' repeat
 
Am Em
And it's the same sad song
F
The jukebox plays
C G F
Baby I just don't know what to say
C G F
Baby I just don't Know what to say
C G F
Baby I just don't know what to say
C G F
Baby I just don't Know what to say
C G F
Oh, Baby, I just don't know what to say
 
C G F
C G F
C G F
Am Em F

How to play I Just Don't Know What To Say

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C. 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.

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