Nervously
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Intro:
| C | % | Dm Em | Fmaj7 G |
| Dm Em | Fmaj7 Abdim7 |
| C | % | G | G Gaug |
Verse: 1
C E7sus4
A nervous boy in several ways
B Em Ebaug G7
I never knew the world could operate this way
Gaug C E7sus4
I was nervous when we stopped to speak
B Em7 Em7/D F Abdim7
And the world came crashing around my feet
C
We don't talk of love
A | Aaug A |
We're much too shy
Dm Em F G Dm Em F Abdim7 | C | % | G | G Gaug |
But nervously we wonder when and why
Verse: 2
C E7sus4
A nervous boy in spite of which
B Em Ebaug G7
I never thought I could tremble as much as this
Gaug C E7sus4
Your flashing eyes and sudden smiles
B Em7 Em7/D F Abdim7
are never quite at ease and neither am I
C
Oh we'll talk about
A | Aaug A |
It all some night
Dm Em Fmaj7 G Dm Em Fmaj7 Abdim7
But nervously we ne-ver get it ...
Middle 8
C Am Dm Gsus4 G
Right from the start I approved of you
F Abdim7 C G7-9 G7
Right from the moment you turned to face me
Verse: 2
C E7sus4
A nervous boy from another town
B Em Ebaug G7
With a nervous laugh and a concentrated frown
Gaug C E7sus4
I spoke too fast with watchful eyes
B Em7 Em7/D F Abdim7
Of a recent past and some nostalgic surprise
C
We don't talk of love
A | Aaug A |
We're much too shy
Dm Em Fmaj7 G Dm Em Fmaj7 Abdim7 C
But nervously we wonder when and smile
Middle 8
C Am Dm Gsus4 G
Knowing why I approved of you
F Abdim7 C G7-9 G7
Right from the moment you turned to face me
C
A nervous boy
Coda
| C | % | Dm Em | Fmaj7 G |
| Dm Em | Fmaj7 Abdim7 |
| C | % | % | % | C
How to play Nervously
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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.