Lovin In Vain
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Intro:
A A A A7
Ah, ah, ah, ah
[Refrão]
A7 A
I still want your lovin'
A7 A7 A
And I still need your lovin'
A7 A7 A
But I can't live a life of
A7 A7 D D
Lovin' in vain
[Verso 1]
D
Last night I saw you a-walkin
D7 G
Talkin' with another
A7
Overheard you tell her
D D7
Our love don't mean a thing
D
And as I walked away dear
D7 G
My heart broke down inside me
[Refrão]
A7 A7 A
I still want your lovin'
A7 A7 A
And I still need your lovin'
A7 A7 A
But I can't live a life of
A7 A7 D D
Lovin' in vain
Instrumental: A7 A7 A7 A D D
[Verso 2]
D
I'd rather be a poor girl
D7 G
Not a penny to my name
A7
Than to know my life
D D
Would all be lived in vain
D
I'd rather be alone dear
D7 G
If you don't want to change
[Refrão]
A7 A7 A
I still want your lovin'
A7 A7 A
And I still need your lovin'
A7 A7 A
But I can't live a life of
A7 A7 D D
Lovin' in vain
OUTRO:
A7 A7 A
I still want your lovin'
A7 A7 A
And I still need your lovin'
A7 A7 A
But I can't live a life of
A7 A7 D D
Lovin' in vain
How to play Lovin In Vain
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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.