Tattoo
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[Verso 1]
C E F
I've never been tattooed, no reason to put one on
C E F
Like a favorite song, I tend to wimp out and I never go through
C E F
And everyday I see all the pretty girls around me
C E F
And all their tattoos and many questions they receive
[Refrão]Dm G
But I wish I was a tattoo
C E F
So I'd know I meant something to you
C E F
I'd know I meant something to you
[Verso 2]
C E
I wanna be the words written down your side
F
I wanna be the secret you have to hide
C E
I'd settle for the one you'd rather erase
F
But I'd rather be the flowers wrapped around your waist
C E
I want to be the arrow, the heart, the name
F
I'd even be the cover-up to hide your shame
[Refrão] Dm G
I wish I was a tattoo
C E F
So I'd know I meant something to you
C E F
Know I meant something to you
[Verso 3]
C E
I wish it could be so black and white
F
A moment in time you remember for life
C E
I wanna start conversations that wouldn’t otherwise
F
Encourage you to roll up your sleeves all night
Am
I wanna be the reason fingers meet
F C
I wanna catch tears rolling down your cheek
[Refrão]
Dm G
I wish I was a tattoo
C E F
So I'd know I meant something to you
C E F
Know I meant something to you
C E F
Know I meant something to you
C E F
Know I meant something to you
Outro
G C F
It may be silly, but it’s one way to your heart
G C F
We had a good run, but it’s time for us to part
G Am G F
It’s times like these, that send me to my knees
Chorus
Dm G
I wish I was a tattoo
C E F
So I'd know I meant something to you
C E F
Know I meant something to you
C E F
So I'd know I meant something to you
C E F
Know I meant something to you
How to play Tattoo
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.