That Look You Give That Guy
View chords used in this chart
Capo 5th fret
INTRO: C C/B Bb A Dm Dm/C G7/B G7 (2x)
C C/B Bb A
I never thought that I could be so bold
Dm Dm/C G7/B G7
To even say these thoughts aloud
C C/B Bb A
I see you with your man, your eyes just shine
Dm Dm/C G7/B G7
While he stands tall and walking proud
C C/B Bb A Dm
That look you give that guy I wanna see
Dm/C G7/B G7
Looking right at me
C C/B Bb A Dm
If I could be that guy instead of me
Dm/C G7/B G7
I'd never let you down
C C/B Bb A
It always seems like you're going somewhere
Dm Dm/C G7/B G7
Better than you've been before
C C/B Bb A
While I go to sleep and I dream all night
Dm Dm/C G7/B G7
Of you knocking at my door
C C/B Bb A Dm
That look you give that guy I wanna see
Dm/C G7/B G7
Looking right at me
C C/B Bb A Dm
If I could be that guy instead of me
Dm/C G7/B G7 C
I'd be all I can be, I'd be all I can be
INTERLUDE: C C/B Bb A Dm Dm/C G7/B G7 (2x)
C C/B Bb A
I'm nothing like what I'd like to be
Dm Dm/C G7/B G7
I'm nothing much I know it's true
C C/B Bb A
I lack the style and the pedigree
Dm Dm/C G7/B G7
And my chances are so few
C C/B Bb A Dm
That look you give that guy I wanna see
Dm/C G7/B G7
Looking right at me
C C/B Bb A Dm
If I could be that guy instead of me
Dm/C G7/B G7 C
I'd give you all I got
C C/B Bb A
I never thought that I could be so bold
Dm Dm/C G7/B G7
To even say these thoughts aloud
C C/B Bb A
But if, let's say, it won't work out
Dm Dm/C G7/B G7
You know where I can be found
C C/B Bb A Dm
That look you give that guy I wanna see
Dm/C G7/B G7
Looking right at me
C C/B Bb A Dm
If I could be that guy instead of me
Dm/C G7/B G7
I'd never let you down, I'd never let you down
CODA: C C/B Bb A Dm Dm/C G7/B G7
(repeat and fade)
How to play That Look You Give That Guy
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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.