Seven Year Ache
View chords used in this chart
C G/B | Am G/B C | C G/B | Am G/B C |
[intro]
G/B Am | G F G | Dm Em/D Dm7 | Dm7/G G |
[intro]
C C
You act like you were just born tonight
Am Am
Face down in a memory but feeling all right
G G
So who does your past belong to today?
Am G
Baby, you don't say nothing when you're feeling this way
The girls in the bars thinking, "who is this guy?"
But they don't think nothing when they're telling you lies
You look so careless when they're shooting that bull
Don't you know heartaches are heroes when their pockets are full
F Em
Tell me you're trying to cure a seven-year ache
Am F
See what else your old heart can take
F Em
The boys say, "when is he gonna give us some room"
Am G
The girls say, "god I hope he comes back soon"
[repeat intro]
[instrumental, same chords as chorus]
Everybody's talking but you don't hear a thing
You're still uptown on your downhill swing
Boulevard's empty, why don't you come around?
Baby, what is so great about sleeping downtown?
Splitting your dice to be someone you're not
You say you're looking for something you might've forgot
Don't bother calling to say you're leaving alone
'Cause there's a fool on every corner when you're trying to get home
Just tell 'em you're trying to cure a seven-year ache
See what else your old heart can take
The boys say, "when is he gonna give us some room"
The girls say, "god I hope he comes back soon"
Tell me you're trying to cure a seven-year ache
See what else your old heart can take
The boys say, "when is he gonna give us some room"
The girls say, "god I hope he comes back soon"
[repeat intro till fade]
How to play Seven Year Ache
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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.