Nothing compares 2 U
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G D
It's been seven hours and thirteen days
Em G D
Since you took your love away
G D
I go out every night and sleep all day
Em G D
Since you took your love away
G D
Since you've been gone I can do what ever I want
Em G D
I can see whomever I choose
G D
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant, But
Em B7
nothin', I said nothin' can take away these blues, `Cause
C G C G D
nothing compares, nothing compares 2 U
G D
It's been so lonely without you here
Em G D
I'm like a bird without a song
G D
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling, Tell me
Em C
baby, where did I go wrong?
G D
I could put my arms around every girl I see
Em G D
But they'd only remind me of you
G D
I went to the doctor and guess what he told me, guess what he told me, He said,
Em B7
Boy you better try to have fun no matter what you do, but he's a fool, `Cause
C G C G D
nothing compares, nothing compares 2 U
G D
All the flowers that you planted, in the backyard
Em G D
All died when you went away
G D
I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard
Em B7
But I'm willing to give it another try
C G C G D
Nothing compares, nothing compares 2 U
How to play Nothing compares 2 U
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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.