Selfish Love
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Intro
Em B
Em Am B Am (x2)
verse 1
Em Am
Baby let's be honest about this
B Am
There's only room for one in your heart
Em Am
So tell me darlin', why are we like this?
B Am
I must admit that I kind of like it
Pre-Chorus
Am
Oh, you're acting sweet
B Am
I know what that means
Am
All these games we play
B Am
Always end the same
[Refrão]
Em Am
Selfish love, why do I do these things?
B Am
I break you down, just to get my way
Em Am
Selfish love, darlin' you do it too
B Am
You tell me lies and I bend the truth
C D B Em
And I, I know
Am B
That I can't get enough
Em Am B Am
Selfish love
Em Am B Am
verse 2
Em Am
Baby now it feels like we're dancing
B Am
Touching bullets, now ain't that romantic?
Em Am
Take what I want, but you want me to take it
B Am
I only give love and I want to make it
Pre-Chorus
Em Am
Oh, you're acting sweet
B Am
I know what that means
Em Am
All these games we play
B Am
Always end the same
[Refrão]
Em Am
Selfish love, why do I do these things?
B Am
I break you down, just to get my way
Em Am
Selfish love, darlin' you do it too
B Am
You tell me lies and I bend the truth
C D B Em
And I, I know
Am B
That I can't get enough
Em Am B Am
Selfish love
Em Am B Am
Bridge
Em Am
Oh, you're acting sweet
B Am
I know what that means
Em Am
All these games we play
B Am
Always end the same
Outro
Em Am B Am
Selfish love
How to play Selfish Love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.