Taillights
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[Intro ]
Em D Em D
[Verso 1]
Em
I bet that you thought
D
You were playin' chess two steps ahead
Em
I bet that you thought
D
I'd be in my head, just a cryin' mess
Em
But I've written checks I'd never cash
D
And I've promised strangers it would last
Em
Then I snuck out the bedroom door
D
Yeah, I've been you before
[Refrão]
Em G
I knew your first drink was your last
D A
And "hello" meant "goodbye"
Em G
I knew that "see you later" meant
D A
There wouldn't be a next time
Em G
Oh, I saw the signs
D A
So I ain't surprised
Em
You took off runnin'
G D
You didn't get away with nothin'
A Em G D A
I saw your taillights comin'
[Verso 2]
Em
Felt like startin' a tab
D
While staring straight into the mirror
Em
Every line that you said
D
Was like déjà vu ringin' in my ears
Em
From a mile away, it was clear as day
D
From the minute you said my name
[Refrão]
Em G
I knew your first drink was your last
D A
And "hello" meant "goodbye"
Em G
I knew that "see you later" meant
D A
There wouldn't be a next time
Em G
Oh, I saw the signs
D A
So I ain't surprised
Em
You took off runnin'
G D
You didn't get away with nothin'
A Em G D A
I saw your taillights comin'
[Ponte]
Em
Ooh
Em
Thought you pulled a fast one
G A
But I know I leaver when I see one
Em
Yeah, you thought you pulled a fast one
G
It takes one to know one
Out-Chorus
Em G
I knew your first drink was your last
D A
And "hello" meant "goodbye"
Em G
I knew that "see you later" meant
D A
There wouldn't be a next time
Em G
Oh, I saw the signs
D A
So I ain't surprised
Em
You took off runnin'
G D
You didn't get away with nothin'
A Em G
I saw your taillights comin'
D A N.C.
Yeah, I saw your taillights comin'
How to play Taillights
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.