Pay Me Rent
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RIFF 1
E|------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B|------------------------------------------------------------------------------
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A|--------------------------------------------------------------2-2-2-----------
E|-0--0--2--2--3--3--3--3--5--5--7--7--7-5-7--0--0--2--2--3--3------------------
(RIFF 1)
Been running now, running so smoothly
We'll never slow down
Been thinkin' now, thinking down on one knee
Time to say it out loud
Em A
When you love so good (love so good)
F#m G
Wanna give you every hour
Em A
If you said you could (said you could)
F#m G
I would give you all the power
(RIFF 1)
But would you pay my rent?
Would you pay my rent?
Would you, would you, would you get your love well spent?
Would you pay my rent?
Would you, would you, would you, would you pay my rent?
(RIFF 1)
I'll never say never to your wishes
I'll never let you fall
You always know, always know I'm with it
I'm always on call
Em A
When you love so good (love so good)
F#m G
Wanna give you every hour
Em A
If you said you could (said you could)
F#m G
I would give you all the power
(RIFF 1)
But would you pay my rent?
Would you pay my rent?
Would you, would you, would you get your love well spent?
Would you pay my rent?
Would you, would you, would you, would you pay my rent?
RIFF 2
E|-13/14--14--13/14--14--14-14/13-14--13--13/14--14----------------------------
B|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
G|-10/11--11--10/11--11--11-11/10-11--10--10/11---11---------------------------
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
(RIFF 1/RIFF 2)
How can you love me right, love me right
If you don't get your money right
Love me right, love me right
If you don't get your money
Love me right, love me right
If you don't get your money right
Love me right, love me right
If you don't get your money right
Breakdown (RIFF 2)
Love me right, love me right
If you don't get your money right
Love me right, love me right (You gotta get your money right girl)
If you don't get your money right
(RIFF 2 )
When you love so good
Wanna give you every hour
If you said you could
I would give you all the power
(RIFF 1/RIFF 2)
But would you pay my rent?
Would you pay my rent?
Would you, would you, would you get your love well spent?
Would you pay my rent?
Would you, would you, would you, would you pay my rent?
How can you love me right, love me right
If you don't get your money right
Love me right, love me right
If you don't get your money
Love me right, love me right
If you don't get your money right
Love me right, love me right
If you don't get your...
Would you pay my rent?
How to play Pay Me Rent
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 E. 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.