Just Like Him
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Capo 1
G
He was kinda like superman
Am7
Show up, save the day, disappear and then
C G
We wouldn’t hear from him til Christmas
He was always a whole lotta fun
Am7
Til he’d get one drink too drunk
C
The fight would start he’d be
G
Breaking hearts and dishes
C D
I used to say that I’d be damned
G D/F# Em
Fore I’d ever fall in love with a man
Am7
Like the one
D
Mama wasted her youth on
C D
When I wait up all night long
G D/F# Em Am7 D
I feel like I’m six years old again
C
You’re just like him
G
Daddy had the bluest eyes
Am7
They kept my mama hypnotised
C G
Now I finally realise the reason
They say love’s like coming home
Am7
And I came from a broken one
C G
So why am I surprised you’re always leaving?
C D
I used to say that I’d be damned
G D/F# Em
Fore I’d ever fall in love with a man
Am7
Like the one
D
Mama wasted her youth on
C D
When I wait up all night long
G D/F# Em Am7 D
I feel like I’m six years old again
C
You’re just like him
C D
Your promises all sound the same
G D/F# Em
Swear up and down that you’re gonna change
Am7
But he never did
Bm
And I’m not that little kid
Am7 D
That’s why I can’t do this again
C G
You’re just like him
How to play Just Like Him
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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.