Only When I
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Am7
You didn't teach me
D7 D
I taught myself through you
Am7 A7
You didn't heal me but I healed
D7
From the things that you do
[Verso 1]
Am7
We didn't want each other baby
D7 D
We wanted something so much more
Am7 A7
To feel the rarest of feelings
D
That which opens all doors
[Verso 2]
A7 Am7
Don't shut them all too quickly
D7
There might not always be more
Am7
I'll spread your love so thickly
D D7
So I can reminisce some more
[Ponte]
Am7
Even if we're done for
D7
Even if it's really sore
Am7
I'll take it all
D7
Take it all, take it all
[Verso 3]
Am7
Sometimes it feels like
D7
I could give it all up to be held by
D
You
Am7
But that's not all the time
Am D
No not all the time
[Refrão]
Am7
Only when I can't breathe
D
Only when I wanna believe
G Am7
Only when it's late at night
D D7
Only when it don't feel right
Am7
Only when I touch my body
D7 D
Only when I'm feeling naughty
G Am7
Only when you're far away
D7 D
Far away, far away
( Am7 D7 D )
( Am7 D )
[Refrão]
G Am7
Only when I can't breathe
D7 D
Only when I wanna believe
G Am7
Only when it's late at night
D
Only when it don't feel right
Am7
Only when I touch my body
D
Only when I'm feeling naughty
G Am7
Only when you're far away
D
Far away, far away
Final Am7 D7 D
Am7 D Am7 D
Am7 D7 D
D7 Gm7 G Gm7
How to play Only When I
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.