Love Dont Pay The Rent
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[Verso 1]
Am
They say don't go to bed angry
Am7 F
But some nights sleep's the only friend I've got
F Dm
You said sorry in the morning
Em A
Like that fixes what the night forgot
Am
You call me your old ball and chain
Am7 F
And laugh like it's a joke we both enjoy
F Am Dm
But the weight don't feel that funny
Dm E
When you're the one that's stuck not the boy
[Refrão]
Am E Am
They say love conquers all
Am
But it don't pay the rent
Am F
It don't stop a door from slammin'
F
Or words we can't repent
F Am Dm
And it'll happen when you least expect it
Dm E
Well I sure didn't expect this fall
E F
They say love conquers all
F Am
But maybe that's the biggest lie of all
[Verso 2]
Am
I wore white like it meant something
Am F
You wore pride like a second skin
F Dm
They say every fight's worth fightin'
Dm E
But I don't know what round we're in
E Em Am
I tried slow burnin' I tried waitin'
Am F
But some fires fade to smoke and gray
F Am Dm
And I'm still holdin' half a promise
Dm E Am
You swore wouldn't blow away
[Refrão]
Am E Am
They say love conquers all
Am
But it don't pay the rent
Am F
It don't stop a heart from breakin'
F
Or change what words we meant
F Am Dm
And it'll happen when you least expect it
Dm E
Well I sure didn't expect this fall
E F
They say love conquers all
F Am
But maybe that's the biggest lie of all
[Ponte]
F Am
Maybe love's not a mountain to climb
F Am
Maybe it's just a place to rest
F Am
Maybe forever ain't a promise
Fm7 E
It's a wish we do our best
E Am
They say love conquers all
Am
But it don't make me stay
Am F
It don't make the nights less lonely
F
When we run out of things to say
F Am Dm
And don't go to bed angry
Dm E
Wasn't meant to mean don't dream alone
E F
They say love conquers all
E Am
But I've learned love can't build a home
How to play Love Dont Pay The Rent
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.