Suicide Lover
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D B D
She was the best girl that I ever kissed
D B A
How was I to know she was a terrorist
C
But she didn't mean to hurt me
G
Yeah, in fact she looked surprised
A D F E D
When her love exploded right into my eyes
D E
She's a suicide lover
G D A
You could say her love's the bomb
D E
Suicide lover
G
She's in a crowded street
Dosen't need a gun
Bb
She won't stop
C
'till she's makin' love to everyone
D D F# G F# E x3 D
D B D
She was watchin' all the news 'bout Israel
D B A
How the war was making people miserable
C
She believed in human karma
G
And the problem couldn't wait
A D F E D
She would use the power of love to conquer hate
D E
She's a suicide lover
G D A
You could say her love's the bomb
D E
Suicide lover
G
She's in a crowded street
Dosen't need a gun
Bb
She won't stop
C
'till she's makin' love to everyone
D D F# G F# E x3 D
Bm D E
I tried to tell her it's not sensible
A D
But she might as well do it with me
A D
She might as well do it with me
A D
She might as well do it with me
solo (Chorus chords) key of D
D
She was the best girl that I ever had
D B A
When I think about her I start going mad
C
But she didn't mean to hurt me
G
And she told me not to wait
A D F E D
I was not the only serving on her plate
D E
She's a suicide lover
G D A
You could say her love's the bomb
D E
Suicide lover
G D
I wonder where she's gone
D E
Suicide lover
G D A
Come on, come on, come on
D E
Suicide lover
G
She's in a crowded street
Dosen't need a gun
Bb
She won't stop
C
'till she's makin' love to everyone
(D D F# G F# E x3 D)x2
How to play Suicide Lover
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.