Someone New - Paul Kelly

Someone New

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Intro:
|G Am F C |
 
verse 1:
Am C F Am
I just want to sleep with someone new,
C G
Someone I've never met.
Am C F Am
Knowing it's a foolish thing to do,
F Am C G
And sure to cause regret.
G Am F C
There is no reason to do our love wrong,
Am C G C
When we're together it's sweet and strong,
Am G
It's where I belong.
 
verse 2:
Am C F Am
I just want to sleep with someone new,
C G
Who doesn't know my name,
Am C F Am
Who comes and takes my hand out of the blue,
F Am C G
Just like in a dream.
G Am F C
Pass any doorway, ride any train.
Am C F Am
Walk into any room and beauty stakes its claim,
F C G
Drives it home again and again.
 
[Refrão]Am C F Am
Oh, I just want to sleep with someone new.
 
Instrumental:
|Am C F Am |F Am C
G |
|G Am F C |Am C F
Am |
 
verse 3:
Am C F Am
I just want to sleep with someone else,
F Am C G
Touch some different skin.
Am C F Am
To do or not to do is both ways false,
F Am C G
But one's a greater sin.
G Am F C
I'm not about to tear this house down,
Am C F Am
And I couldn't stand to sneak around,
F Am C G
And lose this love I've found.
 
CODA:
Am C F Am
So daily I will make her someone new --(Cesura)
 
End

How to play Someone New

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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