Messsage Understood
View chords used in this chart
Intro
G D G D G D G D
Refrain
G Em D
Message understood
G Em D
Message understood
verse 1
G D G
Late Saturday night
Em G D
You came around and I knew
G D G
That those things weren't quite right
Em G D
You done me wrong I know you I said
Refrain
G Em D
Message understood
G Em D
Message understood
verse 2
G D G
Please don't lie to me
Em g D
I've known sometime you've someone new
G D G
But if that something must be
Em G D
What can I say what can I do I said
Refrain
G Em D
Message understood
G Em D
Message understood
Bridge
G Am
Please don't think because you tell
D Em
Me you love me that you must stay
C D Em D
And please don't think I don't still love you
C D
Because I am acting this way
verse 3
G D G
Now if you go on
Em G D
Don't think of me anymore
G D G
Because I must be alone
Em G D
Crying for one I've cried before I said
Refrain
G Em D
Message understood
G Em D G D G D G D G D
Message understood
Bridge
G Am
Please don't think because you tell
D Em
Me you love me that you must stay
C D Em D
And please don't think I don't still love you
C D
Because I am acting this way
verse 4
G D G
Now if you go on
Em G D
Don't think of me anymore
G D G
Because I must be alone
Em G D
Crying for one I've cried before I said
Refrain
G Em D
Message understood
G Em D
Message understood
G Em D
Message understood
G Em D
Message understood
How to play Messsage Understood
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 G. 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.