I Think I Like You Better When You're Gone
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Em Bm
I know that I'm supposed to miss you and wish that you were here
C G D
But the more I drink, the more I think, you might just disappear
Em Bm
I got a funny feeling, funny feeling something's wrong
C
I think I like you better
G D
I think I like you better when you're
Em
Out of sight, out of mind
Bm
Even wore that shit that you don't like
C
Had a little fun, got a little drunk
G D
And it didn't kill nobody, right?
Em
One week until you get back (get back)
Bm
Admit that it makes me sad
C G D
Counting down the days in different ways, mm
Em Bm
I know that I'm supposed to miss you and wish that you were here
C G D
But the more I drink, the more I think, you might just disappear
Em Bm
I got a funny feeling, funny feeling something's wrong
C
I think I like you better
G D Em
I think I like you better when you're gone
Bm
Mm-mm-mm
C
I think I like you better
G D
I think I like you better when you're
Across the fucking country
C
Three thousand miles away
G D
Three timezones from my face and
Em
We're packing two different bags
Bm
Admit that it makes me sad
C G D
Counting down the days in different ways, mm
Em Bm
I know that I'm supposed to miss you and wish that you were here (and wish that you were)
C G D
But the more I drink, the more I think, you might just disappear (might just disappear)
Em Bm
I got a funny feeling, funny feeling something's wrong
C
I think I like you better
G D Em
I think I like you better when you're gone
Bm
Mm-mm-mm
C
I think I like you better
G D Em
I think I like you better when you're gone
Bm
Mm-mm-mm (mm-mm)
C
I think I like you better
G D
I think I like you better when you're gone
How to play I Think I Like You Better When You're Gone
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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.