Silly Habits
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[Verso 1]
D Dmaj7
I'm still in love
F#7sus F#7
Though I don't care to
Bm Bm(maj7) Bm7
let you know
D7 D9 D
There's something there
Gmaj7 Gm7
It doesn't show
F#m7 B7sus B7
But when you're near
Gmaj7 A13 D A13 A7
Silly habits mean a lot
[Verso 2]
D Dmaj7
I've been alone now
F#7sus F#7
For quite some time, its true
Bm Bm(maj7)
But every night when I come home
Bm7 D7 D9 D
Im coming home to you
Gmaj7 Gm7
I listen for your footsteps
F#m7 B7sus B7
Sometimes I even knock
Gmaj7 A13 D D9
Silly habits mean a lot
[Ponte]
Gmaj7 Gm7
I've been parading and Ive
Dmaj7 D9
led a lot astray
Gmaj7 Gm7
Why bother waiting when you can
D A7 D7 D9
have it all today
Gmaj7 Gm7
You may remember
Dmaj7 F#7 Bm7 E
I like my coffee hot
Gmaj7 A13 D A13 A7
Silly habits mean a lot
[Verso 3]
D Dmaj7
So you go your way
F#7sus F#7
And I'll go mine
Bm Bm(maj7)
Maybe someday
Bm7 D7 D9 D
Our paths will re-entwine
Gmaj7 Gm7
I used to say "I love you"
F#m7 B7sus B7
But one day I forgot
Gmaj7 A13 D D9
Silly habits mean a lot
Outro
Gmaj7 Gm7 D E7
Gmaj7 A13 Dmaj9
How to play Silly Habits
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.