Ordinary Girl
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capo 1
Intro: Am Fmaj7 G Am Fmaj7 G
Am G
She left on Sunday afternoon
Fmaj7 Cadd9 G6
It is the only way for everyone concerned, she said
Am G
And I could only ask her why
Fmaj7 Cadd9 G6
But she just smiled and told me one day I would learn
A D E
Don't you worry this will all make sense tomorrow
A D E F#m
Don't be sorry that everything we shared will fade away
D E F#m
There's so much more to see in each new day
D E D
They'd never understand I'm not an ordinary girl
Am G
She took nothing but her clothes
Fmaj7 Cadd9 G6
Taking more would just remind her of her past, she said
Am G
I thought I'd never laugh again
Fmaj7 Cadd9 G6
On the day I said goodbye to my best friend
A D E
Don't you worry this will all make sense tomorrow
A D E F#m
Don't be sorry that everything we shared will fade away
D E F#m
There's so much more to see in each new day
D E D
They'd never understand I'm not an ordinary girl
Am Fmaj7 G Am Fmaj7 G
A D E
Don't you worry this will all make sense tomorrow
A D E F#m
Don't be sorry that everything we shared will fade away
D E F#m
There's so much more to see in each new day
D E D
They'd never understand I'm not an ordinary girl
A D E A D E F#m | Fade out
How to play Ordinary Girl
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.