Love Is Not A Thing
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C
(1st Verse) If love was a stone I could toss it away.
Never think twice, I'd be OK.
If love was an arrow I could pull back my bow aim at the sky and let it go.
Bb F C
(Chorus) But love is not a thing. You don't take it off like a ring.
Bb F G
Just because you said goodbye, that don't mean love has died.
Bb F (STOP) C
It's alive, and doin' well in my heart.
C
(2nd Verse) If love was a book, I could just put it down.
Don't need a romance novel around.
(STOP)
If love was a clock, I could let it unwind,
Throw it out the window and watch time fly.
(Chorus) (Lead) C Bb F, C Bb F G You know...
Bb F C
(Chorus) But love is not a thing. You don't take it off like a ring.
Bb F G
Just because you said goodbye, that don't mean love has died.
Just because you said goodbye.
Bb/F (STOP) C
It's alive, and doin' well in my heart. Ummm...
Love is alive (And doin' well in my heart)
Love is alive (And doin' well in my heart) And doin' well in my heart.
How to play Love Is Not A Thing
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.