I Was Only Lovin You
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Intro: D
Verse
G A
There was a time, there was a time
D Bm
I was yours and you were mine
G A
There was a time when things were fine
D
Things were good until you changed your mind
G A
Don't know how or why or what
D Bm G A
We got into an awful rut, but...
[Refrão]
G A
I was only lovin' you, I was only lovin' you
D
I was only lovin' you like I thought I'm supposed to do
G A
And I was only lovin' you, I was only lovin' you
D
I was only lovin' you, I thought I'm supposed to
Verse
G A
There was a time, there was a time
D Bm
All we had was sunshine
G A
We let our bodies intertwine
D
They always said our love would make us blind
G A
Don't know how or why or when
D Bm
Once your love, but now your friend
Bridge
A G A
Well, you're a leader, I'm a follower
F#m Bm
You're so full of it, I guess I'm hollower
G A
Should I take or leave it all alone?
F#m Bm
The fates are fallin' down
F#m B
The fates are fallin' down... da da da da...
[Refrão]
G A
I was only lovin' you, I was only lovin' you
D
I was only lovin' you like I thought I'm supposed to do
G A
I was only lovin' you, I was only lovin' you
D Bm
interlude and whistle solo
G A D G A D Bm
I was only lovin' you
Verse
G A
There was a time, there was a time
D Bm
All our water changed to wine
G A
Felt so sacred, so sublime
D
I could hear the church bells chimin'
G A
Don't know when or why or how
D Bm G A
Baby blue, it's over now
[Refrão]
G A
I was only lovin' you, I was only lovin' you
D Bm
I was only lovin' you like I thought I'm supposed to do
G
And I was only lovin' you
Bridge
A G
I always dreamed of love
A
Can't believe my luck
F#m
What's the point of wings
Bm
Both my feet are stuck
G
I'm gonna pack my things
A
Get out of this rut
D
I know my heart sings
B
I won't give up!
Outro
G D
I was only lovin' you, I was only lovin' you
I was only lovin' you like I thought I'm supposed to do
G A
I was only lovin' you, I was only lovin' you
D
I was only lovin' you like I thought I'm supposed to do
G A
I was only lovin' you, I was only lovin' you
D
I was only lovin' you like I thought I'm supposed to do
G A
And I was only lovin' you, I was only lovin' you
D Bm
I was only lovin' you, I thought I'm supposed to
How to play I Was Only Lovin You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.