Love Whiplash
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A F#m
I never know if you're serious
A F#m
It's all so vague and mysterious
Bm
With me and you
D
Just when I think we're on solid ground
Bm D
You pull the rug out and knock me down
A F#m
Are you just trying to play with me?
A F#m
Do you get joy from my misery?
Bm
I'd like to think
D
It's just a phase and we'll work it out
Bm D
But you keep jerking my heart around
A C#m
Now I've caught a classic case of love whiplash
F#m D
You push me off and then you pull me back
A C#m
Please could you tell me if you're being sincere
F#m D
Cause darlin' I can't stand to cry another tear
A F#m
I'm losing count of the damages
A F#m
My heart is covered in bandages,
Bm
it's what you do
D
I'm not so hard to accommodate
Bm D
Just get a clue or get on your way
A C#m
Cause now I've caught a classic case of love whiplash
F#m D
You push me off and then you pull me back
A C#m
Please could you tell me if you're being sincere
F#m D
Cause darlin' I can't stand to cry another tear
Bm A
It's not a long conversation
Bm F#m C#m D
Don't want to waste all your precious time
Bm A
It's not a difficult equation
Bm A E
A simple yes or no will do fine
A C#m F#m D
Cause I've got a bad case of love whiplash
A C#m F#m D
Now I've caught a bad case of love whiplash
D
Yeah, now, now, now,
A C#m
Now I've caught a classic case of love whiplash
F#m D
You broke my heart and now you want it back
A C#m
Please could you tell me if you're being sincere
F#m D
Cause darlin' I can't stand to cry another tear
A C#m F#m D
Now I've caught a bad case of love whiplash, oh, oh
A C#m F#m D
Now I've caught a bad case of love whiplash!
A
How to play Love Whiplash
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 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.