Songs For You
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Intro: G G G G
[Verso 1]
G D/F#
I think about gettin' high
Em D/F# C G
Your blue eyes and the tattoo on your back
D/F#
I know you want your freedom
Em D/F# C G G
But I'm still dreaming someday you'll take me back
Em D
Each morning, I wake up again
Em D
In the same haze I fell asleep in
Em Bm
I see your face in every crowd I play
Cmaj7 D
They all sing along when I sing your name
[Refrão]
G
Well I don't wanna play it again
Am
Don't know if my heart can take it
Bm
You're probably tellin' all your friends
Cmaj7
That it's all about you
G
'Cause I can't fake it, no
G
I know they wanna hear that song
Am7
Posters in every town that I go to
G G/B
Remind me how I've done you wrong
Cmaj7 G G
I make my livin' on songs for you
[Verso 2]
G D/F#
I heard that you moved on
Em D/F# C G G
But I'm still living in the year that you left me
G D/F#
Sure as there's a closing time
Em D/F# Cmaj7 G G
The writing on the wall is plain to see
Em Bm D
Highway ringin' in my ear
Em
I know that I deserve this
D
I've been doing it for years
Em
No, the pain ain't gonna stop
D
Boys, go ahead and count it off
Instrumental:
G Am Bm Bm G G Am Am C
[Refrão]
G
I don't wanna play it again
Am
Don't know if my heart can take it
G
You're probably tellin' all your friends
C
That it's all about you
G
'Cause I can't fake it, no
G
I know they wanna hear that song
Am7
Posters in every town that I go to
G G/B
Remind me how I've done you wrong
C G G
I make my livin' on songs for you
G G
Songs for you
How to play Songs For You
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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.