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G Bb C
Cover your play, makin' up a white lie
D
I can't complain
C
She's finally off of my back
G
I shoulda know better
Bb C
She came in from the wrong side of the tracks
Bb
I'll keep my mouth shut
C
Nothing else I can do
Bb
At the rate that you're going
C
Baby, pretty soon
D FC
The whole world is gonna know
D
The whole world is gonna know
Bb
What you've done to me
D Bb
The whole world is gonna know
D Bb F
The whole world is gonna know all about it, baby
D C
I used to be as foolish as the last guy
G
I made up my mind
Bb C
There'll never be a next time, no
D C
Now that you're done with all your fake affection
G
So many like me, you know
C
They're getting wise to your deception
SOLO:
DmC Bb Gm A7
Dm C Bb Gm A7
Nothing I can do
SOLO:
Dm C G Bb Dm C G Bb C
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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.