Melanie
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Intro
G/E A x2
[Verso 1]
G/E A
She really turned me over
G/E A
It took me completely by surprise
G/E A
I have found the love I've been needing all my life
G/E A
And it's all right there in Melanie's eyes
Listen to me
Interlude
G/E A
[Verso 2]
G/E A
But she's been hurt before, so she's cruel to me
G/E A
But to my poor heart, it's the way that it seems
G/E A
Though I've only known her for a few days
G/E A
I've loved that girl forever in my dreams
[Refrão]
G/E Gm
No, it makes me wonder (wonder)
D A/C#
Should I show my love or hold it under? (Under)
D
I might spoil my chance of making her love me
Melanie
[Verso 3]
G/E A
Well, I know I made many mistakes before
G/E A
And I'm so tired of 95 percent love
G/E A
So I'm treating the situation carefully
G/E A
I'm taking steps to attract your love
[Refrão]
G/E Gm
And oh, it makes me wonder (wonder)
D A/C#
Should I show my love or hold it under? (Under)
A G/E Gm
I might spoil my chance of making her love me
D
Melanie
Outro
G/E Gm
And oh, it makes me wonder (wonder)
D A/C#
Should I show my love or hold it under? (Under)
A G/E Gm
I might spoil my chance of making her love me
D
Melanie
How to play Melanie
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G/E. 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.