If We Were Lovers
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Cmaj7
Cmaj7 F (2x)
Cmaj7 F
Let's take a walk into the sky
Cmaj7 F
Conversing with the stars to fathom why
F G
They're not afraid to burn
Am D F
To lose themselves while turning into light
C F
If we were lovers
Dm G
Like we were meant to be
C F
Open arms, broken hearts
Dm G
All the world to see
C F
If we were lovers
Dm E
Loving like we say
Am
Oh the ghosts of doubt
D F
Would crash and burn away
Cmaj7 F
If we were lovers
Cmaj7 F
Cmaj7
The obvious
F
Will be implied
Cmaj7 F
From the simple implications of our lives
F G
If we don't get it right
Am D
I guess they're gonna wait a long,
F
long time
C F
If we were lovers
Dm G
Like we were meant to be
C F
Open arms, broken hearts
Dm G
All the world to see
C F
If we were lovers
Dm E
Loving like we say
Am
Oh the ghosts of doubt
D F
Would crash and burn away
Fm C
An extraordinary love
Bb Am
Offers heal for hurt and kind for cruelty
Fm C
Words are not enough
Bb Am G#
Revolution might begin with you and me
guitar solo (chords C# F# Ebm G# 2x)
C# F# Ebm G#
If we were lovers (4x)
F# A
If we were lovers
C#
Then we would love
How to play If We Were Lovers
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cmaj7. 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.