in the 1st and 3rd verses vs. the ex-girlfriend herself in the chorus, 2nd
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Intro [2X]:
Asus2/E G/D
/ / / / / / / /
Verse 1:
(electric 12-string, doubled w/bass; played throughout each verse):
A/C# G/D
v v v v v
-------|-----------------
-------|-----------------
-------|-----------------
---2-0-|-------------2-0-
-0-----|-4---------0-----
-------|-----------------
(every time...)
Asus2/C# G/D Asus2/C# G/D
Every time I see you walking down the street with my girl
Asus2/C# G/D Asus2/C# G/D
I get a funny feeling when I see you out with my girl
Chorus:
D F#m
I get so lonely
D C D
I get so lonely without you
(D)
v v v v v v v v v v v v
-----------------|-----------------|-----------------
-----------------|-----------------|-----------------
-----------------|-----------------|-----------------
-----------------|-----------------|-------------2-0-
---3--3-3--0-----|-0---------------|-----------0-----
--------------3--|-----------------|----3--3-3-------
^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ triplets ^^^^^^^^
I get lonely for you
Verse 2:
See you everyday and now I realize you're not mine
I know I just can't think of anything to do with my time
Chorus 2:
D F#m
'Cause I'm so lonely
D C D
I get so lonely without you
Bridge:
F#m D
Waiting (oh I'm waiting, oh I'm waiting)
F#m D
Oh, I'm waiting (oh I'm waiting, yes I'm waiting)
F#m D
Waiting (Oh I'm waiting, yes I'm waiting)
F#m
For your loving
G* F#m
To keep me satisfied forever
G* F#m A
To keep me satisfied forever
(* vocal harmonies imply Gmaj7)
[repeat intro chords, 1X]
Verse 3:
If you get tired of her, just send her right on back to my arms
And then we'll start anew and know that we never will part
Chorus 3:
I get so lonely
I get so lonely without you
(D)
v v v v v v v v v v v v
-----------------|-----------------|-----------------
-----------------|-----------------|-----------------
-----------------|-----------------|-----------------
-----------------|-----------------|-----------------
---3--3-3--0-----|-0---------------|-----------------
--------------3--|-----------------|----3--3-3--3--3-
^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ triplets ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^
I get lonely for you
[end cold on Asus2]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play in the 1st and 3rd verses vs. the ex-girlfriend herself in the chorus, 2nd
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 Asus2/E. 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.