Someone Else Not Me
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Duran Duran - "Someone Else Not Me"
Introdução: Dsus4 D A Em G A
D Dsus4 D A
Now while the beat is slow
Em G (A)
Here in your arms I sway
D Dsus4 D A
Now that the light is low
Em G A (D Dsus4 D A)
Something I want to say
Em G A D (D Dsus4 D)
I guess you've known it for a while
A (Em)
But I mean trouble
Em G A D Dsus4 D
I only want to see you smile
A (Em)
And I burst this bubble
Em G A G
The hardest thing is to let go
Gm D Dm (G)
When love is real...
Gm D Dm G
Like a flower loves a bee
Gm D Dm G6 Dm2/F
But I know you're meant to give yourself to someone else
D Dsus4 D A Em
Not me
Em G A (D Dsus4 D)
And I could carry on with you
A (Em)
Does that sound crazy?
Em G A D Dsus4 D
I think you feel the same way too
A (Em)
And you can't face it
Em G A G
The hardest thing is to let go
Gm D Dm (G)
But it's not defeat
Gm D Dm (G)
When you set somebody free
Gm D Dm G6 Dm2/F
And I know you're meant to be yourself with someone else
D Dsus4 D A Em G A (Solo)
Not me
D Dsus4 D A Em G A (Solo)
A G
Can you let go?
Gm D Dm (G)
'Cause that's love that's real
Gm D Dm G
Like a flower loves a bee
Gm D Dm G6 Dm2/F
And you know you're meant to give yourself to someone else
D Dsus4 D A
Not me
Em G A
Somebody else not me
A D Dsus4 D A
Meant for somebody else not me
Em G A
Somebody else not me
(5x)
How to play Someone Else Not Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dsus4. 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.