Make Believe
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Intro: Am G F E E7
Am
I saw you dancing through the window
Dm
Saw you dancing to the band and it's me
F
I saw you messing around with an old friend
E
You said you didn't even see
Am
Saw you walk on through the doorway
Dm
Saw you walking hand in hand
F
Saw him touching you the way lovers do
G
And now it won't happen again
F G
Well, you, I think you know what I mean
F E
That I'm not gonna stand around playin make believe
Am Dm F E
Am
Darling, didn't you love me?
Dm
Little baby, wasn't I your world?
F
I took everything that was upside down
E
and put it right side up for you
Am
So when you close that door behind you
Dm
I'll carry on feeling no regrets
F
Cause every image of you and all you put me through
G
I'm gonna get it out of my head
F G
Well you I think you know what I mean
F E
That I am not gonna stand around playin make believe
Am Dm F E
F G
Baby you I think you know what I mean
F E
That I am not gonna stay around playin make believe
Am
How to play Make Believe
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 Am. 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.