Saving Face
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G
Take a taxi to my place
B7/E
Even though I'm not at home
C
Let's just pretend I'm saving face
D7
Not letting you see me alone
G
I know it should have been me there
B7/E
With my arms around your waist
C
Running my fingers through your hair
D7 D7sus
It's just not fun without the chase
C G
Play these games because we're too proud
C G
You call my name it makes me run and scream out loud
C
And then you swear it's alright
Cm
I guess I'll give it one night
Big Instrumental:
G B7/E C D7 D7sus
G
I see you standing at my feet
B7/E
It's your suggestion I should stay
C
It seems you've never seem felt so wrong
D7 D7sus
I promise I'll give it a day
G
You swear you've never had a doubt
B7/E
But there's confusion on your face
C
If biting bullets is all I have
D7 D7sus
Should I pretend to like the taste
C G
We play these games because we're too proud
C G
You call my name it makes me run and scream out loud
C
but then you swear it's alright
Cm
I guess I'll give it one night
G B7/E C D7 D7sus
C G
We play these games because we're too proud
C G
You call my name it makes me run and scream out loud
C
but then you swear it's alright
Cm
I guess I'll give it one night
G
Take a taxi to my place
B7/E
Even though I'm not at home
C
Let's just pretend I'm saving face
D7 G
Not letting you see me alone
How to play Saving Face
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 G. 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.