So Damn Clever
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Intro: B, Asus2, G, F#m, B, Asus2, Em
Verse:
B G
Thought that I was in control
F#m Asus2
And in my mind you were mine, what did I know?
B G
I didn't listen when they said
F#m Asus2
That you were fake, manipulating boys to bed
Pre Chorus:
Em
I thought they had you wrong
Asus2
The morning you were gone
[Refrão]
B Asus2
Everytime I see your face
G F#m
I can see the games you play
B Asus2
Nobody can break hearts better
Em
Why do you have to be so damn clever?
B Asus2
Turns you on
D Em
Always getting what you want
G
Made me believe that we'd be together
Em Asus2
Why do you have to be so damn clever?
Intro: B, Asus2, G, F#m, B, Asus2, Em
verse 2:
B G
We were over from the start
F#m Asus2
Intertwined just in time to fall apart (fall apart)
B G
I can't believe I missed the signs
F#m Asus2
You were cold and they all told me not to try
Pre Chorus:
Em
But I thought they had you wrong
Asus2
The morning you were gone
Em
Just vanished from my life
Asus2
Didn't even say goodbye
[Refrão]
B Asus2
Everytime I see your face
G F#m
I can see the games you play
B Asus2
Nobody can break hearts better
Em
Why do you have to be so damn clever?
B Asus2
Turns you on
D Em
Always getting what you want
G
Made me believe that we'd be together
Em Asus2
Why do you have to be so damn clever?
Bridge:
D Em Asus2
You pulled all the right strings
G Asus2 Em
Saying all the right things
Bb C D Em Asus2
Now that you've gotten what you wanted you don't want it anymore
[Refrão]
B Asus2
Everytime I see your face
G F#m
I can see the games you play
B Asus2
Nobody can break hearts better
Em
Why do you have to be so damn clever?
B Asus2
Turns you on
D Em
Always getting what you want
G
Made me believe that we'd be together
Em Asus2
Why do you have to be so damn clever?
B Asus2
Oooooh
Em
Why do you have to be so damn clever?
B Asus2
Oooooh
Em
Why do you have to be so damn clever?
B Asus2 Em
Oooooh
G
Made me believe that we would be together
Em Asus2
Why do you have to be so damn clever?
How to play So Damn Clever
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.