Losing At Loving
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[Verse 1]
Db
I'm not saying
Gb Db
I feel sad about
Gb Ab Db
The way you broke my heart
Db Gb Db
But the last time that I lost this bet
Bbm Ab Db
I had to sell my car
[Chorus 1]
Gb Db
Somebody call me a doctor
Gb Ab
Somebody call me a nurse
Gb Ab Db Bbm
Losing a game is a cryin' shame
Gb Ab Db
But losing at loving is worse
Db
[Verse 2]
Db
I'm not saying
Gb
I'm depressed about
Gb Ab Db
The way things didn't work out
Db Gb Db
But the last time that I lost this bet
Bbm Ab Db
I had to sell my house
[Chorus 2]
Gb Db
Somebody call me a gypsie
Gb Ab
Somebody take off this curse
Gb Ab Db Bbm
Losing a game is a cryin' shame
Gb Ab Db
But losing at loving is worse
It's like
[Bridge]
Gb Db
Drawin’ a two when ya need three
It's like
Gb Db
Drawin’ a three when ya need a four
It's like
Gb Db
Drawin’ a four when ya need a five
It's like
Bbm Ab
Being dead when you're still alive
[Instrumental]
B | Db | B | Db
B Gb Gbm
Ab
[Verse 3]
Db
I'm not saying
Db Gb Ab Db
I've gone mad since you left me for another
Db Gb Db
But the last time that I lost this bet
Bbm Ab Db
I had to sell my little brother
Come on
[Chorus 3]
Gb Db
Somebody call me a preacher
Gb Ab
Somebody call me a hearse
Gb Ab Db Bbm
Losing a game is a cryin' shame
Gb Ab Db
But losing at loving is worse
Oh
Gb Db
Somebody call up St. Peter
Gb
You better hurry
Ab
Or I might get there first
Gb Ab Db Bbm
Losing a game is a cryin' shame
Gb Ab Db
But losing at loving is worse
[Outro]
Oh
Gb Ab B
Losing at loving
Db
Is worse
How to play Losing At Loving
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Db. 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.