Love In The Present Tense
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verse 1
E Asus2
Do you remember the summers, when we were still under
E Asus2
the impression that time would stand still just for us
E Asus2
Then like a dream it ended so suddenly
E Asus2
we couldn't even speak, we couldn't even speak
Pre-Chorus
F#m Asus2
But I've made peace with the past,
E B
cause I've got something better than that
Asus2 E B
Yeah, I've got something better than better than that
[Refrão] Asus2 E B
I've got you
Asus2 E B
And I've got love in the present tense
Asus2 E B
I've got you
Asus2 E B
And I've got more of us to look for we’re two
Interlude
Asus2 E B
Asus2 E B
verse 2
E Asus2
Do you remember the things we said, were matters of life and death
E Asus2
Well they all seem less important to me now
E Asus2
And like a dream it ended so suddenly
E Asus2
We couldn't even speak, we couldn't even speak
Pre-Chorus
F#m Asus2
But I've made peace with the past,
E B
cause I've got something better than that
Asus2 E B
Yeah, I've got something better than better than that
[Refrão] Asus2 E B
I've got you
Asus2 E B
And I've got love in the present tense
Asus2 E B
I've got you
Asus2 E B
And I've got more of us to look for we’re two
Outro
Asus2 E B
I've got you (I’ve got you)
Asus2 E B
And I've got love in the present tense (love in the present tense)
Asus2 E B
I've got you (I’ve got you)
Asus2 E B/F#
And I've got more of us to look for we’re two
How to play Love In The Present Tense
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.