Modern Love
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D/E Em
I know when to go out
D/C C
And when to stay in
Dsus4 D/E Em
Get things done
C
I catch a paper boy
G
But things don't really change
Am
I'm standing in the wind
E7 F
But I never wave bye-bye
C G Em7 Em
But I try, I try
C
There's no sign of life
G
It's just the power to charm
Am
I'm lying in the rain
E7 F
But I never wave bye-bye
C G
But I try, I try
Em7 Em
Never gonna fall for
C
Modern love - walks beside me
D
Modern love - walks on by
Em F
Modern love - gets me to the church on time
C
Church on time - terrifies me
D
Church on time - makes me party
Em F
Church on time - puts my trust in God and man
C
God and man - no confessions
D
God and man - no religion
Em F
God and man - don't believe in modern love
C G Am E7 F C G Em7 Em (Sax Solo)
C
It's not really work
G
It's just the power to charm
Am
I'm still standing in the wind
E7 F
But I never wave bye bye
C G
But I try, I try
Em7 Em
Never gonna fall for
C
Modern love - walks beside me
D
Modern love - walks on by
Em F
Modern love - gets me to the church on time
C
Church on time - terrifies me
D
Church on time - makes me party
Em F
Church on time - puts my trust in God and man
C
God and man - no confessions
D
God and man - no religion
Em F
God and man - don't believe in modern love
C |
Modern love |
D |
Modern love |
Em | (3 times)
Modern love |
F |
Modern love |
C D |
Modern love, walks beside me - modern love |
Em F | (repeat and fade)
Modern love, walks on by - modern love |
E A D G B E
D/E = 0 5 7 7 7 5
Em = * 7 9 9 8 7
D/C = * 3 0 2 3 2
C = * 3 2 0 1 0
Dsus4 = * * 0 2 3 3
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
Am = * 0 2 2 1 0
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
Em7 = * 7 9 7 8 7
How to play Modern Love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D/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.