Itchy Chin
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Intro: G D G D Am D Am D
[Verso 1]
G Am
She was shy, her self belief still
C D
Left a lot to be desired
Em C
You compared her to her heroes
Am D
She could not but feel inspired
G Am
She was taken in, she believed
C D
All the things you said were real
Em C
Never noticed she was feeling
Am D
Just as you meant her to feel
Bm C
What you say and what you mean
D Bm
Are very different things indeed
Em Bm
What I'd give to hear you say
C D
"It's love, ok"
[Refrão]
G Am Bm C
Never say I'm the one who lied
Bm C D
I cross my heart and hope to die
G Am Bm C
Never say I'm a clueless tease
Bm C D
And most of all, don't itchy chin...
G Am Bm C Bm Bm C D
Me
G D G D Am D Am D
[Verso 2]
G Am
All she said was she was trying
C D
To believe in something new
Em C
How the hell did you infer from
Am D
That she's leaving you?
G Am
I forbid a single word
C D
To leave your lips 'til I've explained
Em C
Well, that's it, you've had your chance
Am D
I won't tell you the truth again
Bm C
What you say and what you mean
D Bm
Are very different things indeed
Em Bm
What I'd give to hear you say
C D
"It's love, ok"
[Refrão]
G Am Bm C
Never say I'm the one who lied
Bm C D
I cross my heart and hope to die
G Am Bm C
Never say I'm a clueless tease
Bm C D
And most of all, don't itchy chin...
G Am Bm C Bm Bm C D
Me
G D G D Am D Am D
[Ponte]
Em Bm C
She is no longer fooled by your sad attempts to be cool
Em Bm C
She could still love you though, if you'd see her as an equal
Em
If you'd just say what she wants you to
C
If you'd just say "I love you as you"
Em
If you'd just say "Please, don't say we're through"
Em Bm C D
If you'd just shed your pride, but you never do
[Refrão]
G Am Bm C
And never say I'm the one who lied
Bm C D
I cross my heart and hope to die
G Am Bm C
Never say I'm a clueless tease
Bm C D
And most of all, don't itchy chin...
G Am Bm C Bm Bm C D
Me
G D G
How to play Itchy Chin
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.