Minimal Affection
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Capo 2
INTRO
C#m F#m G#m F#m x2
VERSE
C#m F#m
In a world of minimal affection,
G#m F#m
Can you give yourself in a word,
C#m F#m
To a girl with a washed-out complexion,
G#m F#m
She's a mutual friend of ours.
C#m F#m G#m
Anyone, anyone, anyone, anyone, anyone?
F#m
Is there anyone there?
C#m F#m
You forget how to make a connection,
G#m F#m
And you've wanted one for so long.
A
[Refrão]
E A
Moving on,
F#m B
We don't have a lot in common,
E A
When the world,
F#m B
If you don't even know my name.
INTERLUDE
C#m F#m G#m F#m
VERSE
C#m F#m
What a life if not for affection,
G#m F#m
Felt invisible, took too hard,
C#m F#m
Felt enough and drove to distraction,
G#m F#m
As if everyone went away,
C#m F#m G#m
Anyone, anyone, anyone, anyone, anyone?
F#m
Is there anyone there?
C#m F#m
Fell back and into the quiet,
G#m F#m A
Where I wanted you for so long.
[Refrão]
E A
Moving on,
F#m B
We don't have a lot in common,
E A
When the world,
F#m B
If you don't even know my name.
E A
How am I supposed to hear you calling,
F#m B
If I can't hear a word you say?
E A
How am I supposed to hear you calling,
F#m B
If I can't hear a word you say?
BRIDGE
(Come in with bass)
A E F#m B
C#m F#m G#m F#m
C#m F#m G#m A
[Refrão]
E A
Moving on,
F#m B
We don't have a lot in common,
E A
When the world,
F#m B
If you don't even know my name.
E A
How am I supposed to hear you calling,
F#m B
If I can't hear a word you say?
E A
How am I supposed to hear you calling,
F#m B
If I can't hear a word you say?
OUTRO
E A F#m B x2
C#m
How to play Minimal Affection
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.