Nothing Compares to You
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F C
It's been seven hours and fifteen days
Dm F C
Since you took your love away
F C
I go out every night and sleep all day
Dm F C
Since you took your love away
F C
Since you've been gone I can do whatever I want
Dm F C
I can see whomever I choose
F C
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
Dm E7
But nothing, I said nothing can take away these blues
Bb F Bb F C
'Cause nothing compares, nothing compares to you
F C
It's been so lonely without you here
Dm F C
I'm like a bird without a song
F C
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
Dm F C
Tell me baby, where did I go wrong?
F C
I could put my arms around every boy I see
Dm F C
But they'd only remind me of you
F
I went to the doctor and guess what he told me
C
Guess what he told me
Dm
He said, girl you'd better try to have fun
E
No matter what you do, but he's a fool
Bb F Bb F C
'Cause nothing compares, nothing compares to you
F C
All the flowers that you planted, mamma, in the backyard
Dm F C
All died when you went away
F C
I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard
Dm E
But I'm willing to give it another try
Bb F Bb F C
Nothing compares, nothing compares to you
How to play Nothing Compares to You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.