Message To My Girl
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Capo 4
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Riff
e|------------------------------|
B|--2-------------------3---2---|
G|------2-------0---2-----------|
D|----------2-------------------|
A|------------------------------|
E|------------------------------|
A7sus2 A9
I don't want to say "I love you"
A7sus2 A9
That would give away too much.
Fm FmVar1 FmVar2 FmVar1 Fm
It's hip to be detached and precious,
Fm FmVar3 B
The only thing you feel is vicious.
A7sus2 A9
I don't want to say "I want you"
A7sus2 A9
Even though I want you so much.
Fm FmVar1 FmVar2 FmVar1 Fm
It's wrapped up in conversation,
Fm FmVar3 B
It's whispered in a hush.
D
Though I'm frightened by the word,
E
Think it's time I made it heard.
A9 Dsus2
No more empty self possession,
A9 Em
Visions swept under the mat.
C D
It's no New Years resolution,
A
It's more than that.
A7sus2 A9
Now I wake up happy
A7sus2 A9
Warm in lovers embrace.
Fm FmVar1 FmVar2 FmVar1 Fm
No one else can touch us
Fm FmVar3 B
While we're in this place.
D
So I'll sing it to the world
E
This simple message to my girl.
A9 Dsus2
No more empty self possession,
A9 Em
Visions swept under the mat.
C D
It's no New Years resolution,
A
It's more than that.
D
Though I'm frightened by the word,
E
Think it's time I made it heard.
D
So I'll sing it to the world
E A9
This simple message to my girl.
A9 Dsus2
No more empty self possession,
A9 Em
Visions swept under the mat.
C D
It's no New Years resolution,
A
It's more than that.
A9 Dsus2
Oh there's nothing quite as real
A9 Em
As the touch of your sweet hands.
C D
I can't spend the rest of my life
A
Buried in the sand
How to play Message To My Girl
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.