Love Thine Enemy
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Intro:
A C A# A
D C A# A
A C A# A
I found this quote in a book and I thought of you
D C A# A
So I walked me out like a moth in the morning dew
A C A# A
And a million cigarettes later the quote reappeared
D C A# A
Now nothing about my love could be called insincere
A7 G7
Love thine enemy -- Love thine enemy
E7 A7
But hate their lack of sincerity
A
Love thine enemy
A C A# A
Every idiot thing you say speaks of Pain and Truth
D C A# A
Because of the beautiful way your tongue can seduce
A C A# A
What’s behind the mountain is a mystery
D C A# A
That’s why after the quote I added: Sincerity
A7 D7 G7
Love thine enemy -- Love thine enemy
E7 A7
But hate their lack of sincerity
A
Love thine enemy
A C A# A D C A# A
A C A# A D C A# A
A C A# A
He tried to come between us like a purple ghoul
D C A# A
Hypocrites especially practice the golden rule
A C A# A
I love what you say though sometimes it’s mean
D C A# A
Without earthworms how else would the soil keep clean?
A C A# A D C A# A
D7 G7
Love thine enemy
E7 A7
But hate their lack of sincerity
A
Love thine enemy
D7 G7
Love thine enemy -- Love thine enemy
E7 A7
But hate their lack of sincerity
A7
Love thine enemy -- I love - love - love my enemy
G7
Love thine enemy -- Love thine enemy
E7 A7
But hate their lack of sincerity
D7 E7 Am
Love thine enemy
How to play Love Thine Enemy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.