Losing Things - Patty Smyth

Losing Things

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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
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Worked out on request for 31mp91 from Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States. Do you mind
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Songwriters: Patty Smyth / Emily Shackelton / Lliz Rose
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ATTENTION: All chords for 2 beats OR count the *
 
[Intro]
| D | G | A | D |
| D | G | A | D |
 
[Verse 1]
D G A D
My way, my pride and one good shoe,
D G A D
a book that I was halfway through,
D G A Bm
my train of thought, my mother's ring,
G A D D
I'm good at losing things.
 
[Verse 2]
D G A D
My words, my nerves, all tracks of time,
D G A D
the shoulder of a friend of mine,
D G A Bm
the places where my hope still springs,
G A D D
I'm good at losing things.
 
[Chorus] (fast count to 4)
G D
Well, I lost my place and fell behind,
Em D/F#
baby, when did you get so hard to find?
G Bm
I've been careless with your love, I know it's true.
Em D/F#** G*
Tell me I'm not losing you?
 
[Verse 3]
D G A D
My faith, my fight, my childhood home,
D G A D
my love of spending time alone,
D G A Bm
the taste for whiskey and it's sting,
G A D D
I'm good at losing things.
 
[Verse 4]
D G A D
My dad, myself and peace of mind,
D G A D
my favorite dog and so much time,
D G A Bm
the song my grandpa used to sing.
G A D D
I'm good at losing things.
 
[Chorus] (fast count to 4)
G D
Well, I lost my place and fell behind,
Em D/F#
baby, when did you get so hard to find?
G Bm
I've been careless with your love, I know it's true.
Em D/F#** G G
Tell me I'm not losing you?
 
[Interlude] (Fast Count 2)
| D | G | A | D |
| D | G | A | D |
| D | G | A | Bm |
| G | A | D* | |
 
[Verse 5]
D G A D
A string of pearls, a boy I loved,
D G A D
her baby curls a small red glove,
D G A Bm
my face in what your love could bring.
G A D D
I'm good at losing things.
 
[Chorus] (fast count to 4)
G D
Well, I lost my place and fell behind,
Em D/F#
baby, when did you get so hard to find?
G Bm
I've been careless with your love, I know it's true.
Em D/F#** G**
Tell me I'm not losing you?
 
[End-Chorus]
G D
Well, I lost my place and fell behind,
Em D/F#
baby, when did you get so hard to find?
G Bm
I've been careless with your love, I know it's true.
Em D/F#** G**
Tell me I"m not losing you?
Em D/F** G**
Tell me I"m not losing you?
Em* D/F#* G*
When did I start losing you?

How to play Losing Things

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is 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.

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