Modern Love
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C
I catch the paper boy
G
But things don't really change
Am
I'm standing in the wind
E E7
But I never wave bye-bye
F C G Em Em7
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
E E7
But I never waved bye-bye
F C G Em Em7
But I try, I try
Em7
Never gonna fall for
C
(Modern love) - walks besides me
D
(Modern love) - walks on by
Em
(Modern love) - gets me to the
F
Church on time
C
(Church on time) - terrifies me
D
(Church on time) - makes me party
Em
(Church on time) - puts my trust in
F
God and man
C
(God and man) - no confessions
D
(God and man) - no religion
Em
(God and man) - don't believe in
F
Modern love
C | G | Am | E E7 | F C G Em Em7
C
It's not really work
G
It's just the power to charm
Am
Still standing in the wind
E E7
But I never waved bye-bye
F C G Em Em7
But I try, I try
Em7
Never gonna fall for
C
(Modern love) - walks besides me
D
(Modern love) - walks on by
Em
(Modern love) - gets me to the
F
Church on time
C
(Church on time) - terrifies me
D
(Church on time) - makes me party
Em
(Church on time) - puts my trust in
F
God and man
C
(God and man) - no confessions
D
(God and man) - no religion
Em
(God and man) - don't believe in
F
Modern love
C D
Modern love, modern love
Em F
Modern love, modern love x 3
(Part 2)
C
Modern love walks besides me
D
(Modern love)
Em F
Modern love walks on by....
How to play Modern Love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.