Something Stupid
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Intro
Am D Am D G
[Verso 1]
G
I know I stand in line until you think you have the time
Am D Am D
To spend an evening with me
Am D
And if we go someplace to dance
Am D
I know that there's a chance
G
You won't be leaving with me
G7
Then afterwards we drop into a quiet little place
C Eb7
And have a drink or two
Am D
And then I go and spoil it all
Am D
By saying something stupid
G
Like I love you
G7
I can see it in your eyes that you despise the same old lines
C
You heard the night before
A7
And though it's just a line to you for me it's true
D7
It never seemed so right before
[Verso 2]
G
I practice every day to find some clever lines to say
Am D Am D
To make the meaning come true
Am D Am
But then I think I'll wait until the evening
D
Gets late
G
And I'm alone with you
G7
The time is right your perfume fills my head the stars get red
C Eb7
And oh the night's so blue
Am D
And then I go and spoil it all
Am D
By saying something stupid
G
Like I love you
Interlude
G Am D Am D
Am D Am D G
Coda
G7
The time is right your perfume fills my head the stars get red
C Eb7
And oh the night's so blue
Am D
And then I go and spoil it all
Am D
By saying something stupid
G Eb7
Like I love you
G Eb7
I love you
G Eb7
I love you
G Eb7 G Eb7 G Eb7 G Eb7 G
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How to play Something Stupid
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.