Something Like Olivia (acoustic)
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G C
Well, Olivia is taken
Am
But a look like hers
C G C,G
Can be found from time to time
G C
Yeah, Oliva is taken
C
But a look like hers
G C,G
Can be found from time to time
D
I'm thinkin' something like Olivia
C G C,G
Is what I need to find
G C
There's only one man in this world
Am G C,G
Who gets to sleep with her by his side
Am
There's only one man in this world
D G C,G
Who gets to sleep with her by his side
D
I'm thinkin' something like Olivia
C G C,G
Could keep me through the night
(C G D C G C G )
Something like Olivia (4x)
D
I keep thinkin'
Something like Olivia
Am G C,G
Is what I need to find
C D
Now, I'm not trying to steal
Am G C,G
No lover away from no one else
Am D
No, I'm not trying to steal
G C,G
No lover away from no one else
Bm Am
If Olivia herself were at my door
I'd have to say
G C,G
I'd let her in
(C G D C G C G)
Something like Olivia (4x)
Bm
I keep thinkin'
Something like Olivia
D
Is what I need from…
Bm
Something like Olivia
D
Is what I need
Bm
Something like Olivia
D G C G C
Is what I need to find
How to play Something Like Olivia (acoustic)
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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.