Rihanna
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Intro: Cm G# Eb Fm G Cm
Verso 1:
Cm G# Eb
Where's the light, still dark when I close my eyes
Fm G Cm
We tried but the feeling's gone
Cm G# Eb
Summer nights, a beating heart will confuse your mind
Fm G Cm
We tried but the feeling's gone
Interlude:
Cm G# Eb Fm G Cm
Hook: Noonie Bao
G# Eb
I remember when the beat was slow
Cm Eb
And we got down low to Rihanna on the stereo
Fm G G#
All of the things that we used to know
G# Eb
Back in 2006, oh yeah
Cm Eb
Close your eyes and let me take you there
Fm G Cm
Oh...
Verso 2:
Cm G# Eb
Save your love, save all of the hurting too
Fm G Cm
We tried but the feeling's gone
Cm G# Eb
You were mine, but I'll never push rewind
Fm G Cm
We tried but the feeling's gone
Hook 2:
G# Eb
I remember when the beat was slow
Cm Eb
And we got down low to Nirvana on the stereo
Fm G G#
All of the things that we used to know
G# Eb
Back in 1996, oh yeah
Cm Eb
Close your eyes and let me take you there
Fm G Cm
Oh...
String Interlude
Verso 3:
G# Eb Cm Eb
Search for days, in light, life makes you blind
Fm G G#
We tried but the feeling's gone
G# Eb Cm Eb
Rest your mind cause I know we are fine
Fm G Cm
We tried but the feeling's gone
Hook 1: Noonie Bao
Hook 2: Noonie Bao
How to play Rihanna
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.