Selfish
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Capo 1
Intro: G Am C
verse 1
G
It was right
Em
Even though it felt wrong
C
Nothin' ever stopped you
D G
From showin' your progression suddenly
Bridge
G
Broken lies
Em
Drivin' backwards
C
Makin' all the wrong turns
D
Sayin' all the wrong words
G
Dodgin' angels
Pre-Chorus
G Em
Oh, let's not be alone
C D
Let's not be alone
G
Let's be one
G Em
Oh, let's not be alone
C D
Empty thoughts fill the room
G
Breathe for me and I'll breathe for you
[Refrão]
D Am Em
Let's be selfish, selfish, baby
C
Tonight
D Am Em
Let's be selfish, selfish, baby
C D G
Tonight
verse 2
G
I just hit the liquor side of France
Currency exchange, lookin' fancy
Em
If that money dirty, make it dance
25 karats cost a mansion
C
Gold rose petals, bottle standin’
D
Came from the concrete, takin' chances
G
Pop gold Ace like a Xanny
G
I just need the blessin' from your family
G
Broken lies, ain't no love without us
Em
It will die, roses turn into dust
C G
Every night, we gettin' more popular
Am
Wrong is right, when it comes to us
[Refrão]
G Em
Oh, let's not be alone
C D
Let's not be alone
G D Am
Tonight, let's be selfish
Em C
Selfish, tonight
D Am
Let's be selfish, selfish, baby
Em C G
Tonight
Outro
G
I'll be selfish
Am
Let's be selfish
Em
Ohh, ohh
G
Ooooh, oooo-oooo-oooh
Em
I'll be selfish
C
Let's be selfish
D
Let's be
G
Let's be selfish
Am Em C G
Am Em C G
C D G
Am Em C G
How to play Selfish
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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.