Religiously
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Intro C Am F C
G Am F C G
[Verso 1]
Am F
I went lookin' at pictures I didn't wanna see
C G
They brought back memories
Am F
You look happy, I guess, got the life that you wanted
C G
But it ain't with me
Am F
You would think by now that I wouldn't care
C G
It's been a couple years and, yeah, I've had my share
Am7 F C G
Of other broken-up hearts, but I only shed real tears over ours
Am7 F
And now I'm in this cold bright light
C G
And this don't even feel like life
Am7 F
'Cause I don't have the only woman who believed in me
C G
Religiously
Am7 F
And now I'm in the back of the church
C G
Prayin' just to stop the hurt
Am7 F
'Cause I don't have the only woman who was there for me
C G
Religiously
[Verso 2]
Am F
Remember watchin' you playin' me our song on guitar
C G
I thought I'd marry you
Am F
Act like I'm happier now, but all of my friends know
C G
That ain't the truth
Am
And lately life's been good to me
F C G
Mama's healthy and I'm helpin' out the whole family
Am F
Lotta people know my name, I made a little change
C G
But that don't mean nothin'
Am7 F
And now I'm in this cold bright light
C G
And this don't even feel like life
Am7 F
'Cause I don't have the only woman who believed in me
C G
Religiously
Am7 F
And now I'm in the back of the church
C G
Prayin' hard just to stop the hurt
Am7 F
'Cause I don't have the only woman who was there for me
C G
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Dm
You brought me to God and I put you through hell
F
You were all about us, I was all about myself
Dm
What kind of man would lose a woman like that?
F
If my soul could be forgiven, I would give it all back
Am
Now I'm in this cold bright light
C
And this don't even feel like life
F
'Cause I don't have the only woman who believed in me
N.c
Religiously
Am7 F
And now I'm in the back of the church
C G
Beggin' God just to stop the hurt
Am7 F
'Cause I don't have the only woman who believed in me
C G
Religiously
Final
Am F
I ain't got the only woman who was there for me
C
Religiously
How to play Religiously
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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.