Nothing compares (ver.2)
View chords used in this chart
Use a capo in the second fret.
Chords:
C x32013
G 320030
Am x02213
F 133210
Em7 022030
B5 X13311
Verse 1:
C G Am C G
It's been seven hours and fifteen days, since you took your love away
C G Am C G
I go out every night and sleep all day, since you took your love away
C G Am C G
Since you been gone I can do whatever I want, I can see whomever I choose
C G Am
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant, but nothing, I said nothing can
Em7
take away these blues
Chorus:
B5 F B5 F G
Cos' nothing compares, nothing compares to you
Verse 2:
C G Am C G
It's been so lonely without you here, like a bird without a song
C G Am F
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling, tell me baby, where did I go wrong?
C G Am C G
I could put my arms around every girl I see, but they'd only remind me of you
C G
So I went to the doctor and guess what he told me, guess what he told me, he said
Am Em7
boy you better try and have fun, no matter what you do, but he's a fool
Chorus:
B F Am G
Cos' nothing compares, nothing compares to you
Instrumental:
C G Am C G
Verse 3:
C G Am C G
All the flowers that you planted mumma, in the backyard, all died when (she) went away
C G Am
I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard, but I'm willing to give it
Em7
another tr ------- y
Chorus:
B5 F Am G
Cos nothing compares, nothing compares to you
B5 F Am G
Nothing compares, nothing compares to you
(Repeat to fade)
How to play Nothing compares (ver.2)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.