Imperfections
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Intro: C F C F
C F
Your imperfections make you beautiful
C F
In ways that only you could be
C G
The world moves on but you stand still
Am F
You say there's always time to kill
C G F
When there's a thousand pretty things to see
C F
Your imperfections make you beautiful
C F
In ways that only I could see
C G
I love more than words can say
Am F
But you keep pushing me away for
C G F
Somebody who loves you less than me
C F
His imperfections make him beautiful to you
C F
Each sorrow puts him deeper in your heart
C G
And every time he almost dies
Am F
I die a little more inside
C G F
As you and I drift slowly more apart
C F
Your imperfections make you beautiful
C F
In ways that only you could be
C G Am F
And it turns out that my biggest imperfection
F G C F
Was dreaming all the time of you and me.
C F C F C F C
How to play Imperfections
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.