Straight Up
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(Verse 1:)
Dm Bb
Lost in a dream
Gm A Dm
I don't know which way to go
Dm Bb
If you are all that you seem
Gm A Dm
Then, baby, I'm movin' way too slow
Gm
I've been a fool before
Dm
Wouldn't like to get my love
Gm
Caught in the slammin' door
Dm
How about some information, please?
[Refrão]Dm
Straight up, now tell me
Bb
Do you really wanna love me forever
C Dm
Or am I caught in a hit-and-run?
Dm
Straight up, now tell me
Bb
Is it gonna be you and me together
C Dm
Or are you just havin' fun?
(Verse 2:)
Dm Bb
Time's standing still
Gm A Dm
Waiting for some small clue
Dm Bb
I keep getting chills
Gm A Dm
When I think your love is true
Gm
I've been a fool before
Dm
Wouldn't like to get my love
Gm
Caught in the slammin' door
Dm
How about some information, please?
(Repeat Chorus)
(Bridge 1:)
Dm Bb
You are so hard to read
C
You play hide-and-seek
Dm
With your true intentions
Dm Bb
If you're only playin' games
C
I'll just have to say
Dm
A b-b-b-bye, b-b-b-bye
(Bridge 2:)
Dm
Do, do you love me?
Bb
(Do you love me, baby?)
C
Do, do you love me?
Dm
(Do you love me? Hey, baby)
Dm
Do, do you love me?
Bb
(Do you love me, baby?)
C
Do, do you love me?
Dm
(Do you love me?)
Tell me, baby
Gm
I've been a fool before
Dm
Wouldn't like to get my love
Gm
Caught in the slammin' door
Are you more than hot for me
Dm Gm
Or am I a page in your history book?
Dm
I don't mean to make demands
But the word and the deed
Gm
Go hand in hand
Dm
How about some information, please?
(Repeat Chorus until fade)
How to play Straight Up
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.