Peer Pressure - James Bay

Peer Pressure

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E
Seven texts, 2AM
C#m A
Halfway dressed, all saying, "Call me up"
E
You can't sleep, you're testing me
C#m A C#m B
Bad but sweet and I'm just tryna keep it together, oh
B
And now you're sayin'
 
E B C#m B A
Put your hands on my body just like you think you know me
A
Want your heart beating on me, don't leave me hot and lonely
E B C#m B A
I don't usually give in to peer pressure
A E B C#m B A
But I'll give in to yours
 
E
When we met, innocent
C#m A
Now I'm dead every time you're touchin' me
E C#m
You're dancing around on my mind every second
A
I'm under control till you're in front of me
E C#m
Maybe I'm scared, I don't care, I'm addicted
A
I'm in it
A
And you say
 
E B C#m B A
Put your hands on my body just like you think you know me
A
Want your heart beating on me, don't leave me hot and lonely
E B C#m B A
I don't usually give in to peer pressure
A
But I'll give in to yours
E B C#m B
So I give you my everything and you keep on teasing
A
With that look in your eyes 'cause you know I believe it
E B C#m B A
I don't usually give in to peer pressure
A
But I'll give in to yours
 
E B C#m B A
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
 
E C#m
When we met, innocent
B
Now I'm dead and you're sayin'
 
E B C#m B A
Put your hands on my body just like you think you know me
A
Want your heart beating on me, don't leave me hot and lonely
E B C#m B A
I don't usually give in to peer pressure
A
But I'll give in to yours
E B C#m B
So I give you my everything and you keep on teasing
A
With that look in your eyes 'cause you know I believe it
E B C#m B A
I don't usually give in to peer pressure
A
But I'll give in to yours
 
E B C#m B A
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
 
E
You're dancing around on my mind every second
C#m B
I'm under control 'til you're in front of me
E C#m
Maybe I'm scared, I don't care, I'm addicted
B
I'm in it

How to play Peer Pressure

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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.

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