Lovely Words
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D6 D5+
In my hard times she whispers lovely words
G9 Gm7 D6 D
And I pretend to be full-grown
F#7(9-) Bm7M
However I could hear her forever
Gm7 A9 A7 Am7(5-) A7
And never realize the show
D6 D5+ G9 Gm7 D6 D
If my eyes are far away, she talks behind my back about my view
F#7(9-)
And she speaks amazingly
Bm7M Gm7 A7(9-) A9
Although I never realize the real deal
Bm7
And I love her
F#(9-)
I do care 'bout us
G#m7(5-) Bbdim
'Cause she doesn't see fools like me
G/B E7
(A man deceived by his own odd mind)
A/E D6 D/A F#
While she's kind of quiet
Bm7
And I love her
F#(9-)
I do care 'bout us
G#m7(5-) Bbdim
'Cause she doesn't see fools like me
G/B E7
(A man deceived by his own odd mind)
A/E D6 A/G
While she's kind of quiet
D6 D5+
No, I'm not one of those who can easily bet
G9 Gm7 D6 D
But I did and died and died during the game
F#7(9-)
And I cried my heart out
Bm7M Gm7 A7(9-) A9
While she cooled down her whole body in flames
Bm7
And I love her
F#(9-)
I do care 'bout us
G#m7(5-) Bbdim
'Cause she doesn't see fools like me
G/B E7
(A man deceived by his own odd mind)
A/E D6 D/A F#
While she's kind of quiet
Bmaj7 F#/A#
All at once she shuts the door in my face, oh!
E/G# B/F# Eb/G
And now the pain itself is not too bad
G#m7 F#/A#
But the lover's rejection hurts like hell
E/G#
I miss your doormat
F#7
But nobody answers the bell
How to play Lovely Words
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D6. 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.