I Stand Accused
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C F G F G F G
Girl, I stand accused, people say I love you
C F G F G F G
Yeah, I stand accused, oh, but what can I do
Am
You belong to some other guy
F Dm
Hope I never have to testify
F G
If loving you is a big crime
F G
I've been guilty a long time
C F G F G F G
Girl, I stand accused with no more than a chance
C F G F G F G
Yeah, I stand accused and I got no defense
Am
All I need is a touch from your hand
F Dm
To find myself on a witness stand
F G
I'd be unable to lie, girl
F G
I got a love that won't die, girl
F G
Tell the world that I was guilty
F C
I wouldn't stand a chance
F G
Tell the world that I was a victim
F G7
A victim of circumstance
C F G F G F G
They might show some mercy if I could explain
C F G F G F G
Girl, I love you so much that I'm almost insane
Am
You disturbed my balance of mind
F Dm
I couldn't help what I did at the time
F G
I stand accused and I'm guilty
F G
Baby, I always will be
C F G
I need a witness, baby
Solo base: F G F G C F G F G F G
Am
You disturbed my balance of mind
F Dm
I couldn't help what I did at the time
F G
I stand accused and I'm guilty
F G
Baby, I always will be
C Am
I need a witness, baby
C Am
I stand accused of loving you
C Am
So guilty baby, oh yeah
C Am
I stand accused
C Am C Am
I s-t-a-n-d a-c-c-u-s-e-d
C Am
I stand accused, loving you
C Am
So guilty, baby, oh yeah
How to play I Stand Accused
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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.