The Games We Play
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Capo 2
Intro: C Em F G C Em F G
C G
Well, I heard your mother say
F C
"What a pleasant boy you're going with"
G
That I don't mean any harm
F C
And I only want to play
Em Am
Though I know she's just protecting you
C
You're just a little girl
Dm7 G C Em F G
Well, if your mother only knew the games we play
C G
When I take you home with me
F C
All the family get along with you
G
Sitting all through tea
F C
Wondering what we're gonna do
Em Am
Leaving us alone
C
The temptation's far too strong
Dm7 G C F C
If your mommy only knew the games we play
Bridge:
Dm7 G
Are you sure we're getting away with this?
Am F C Dm7
You cannot fool your mother or your father for long
G
Only time will tell
C G
If they are right and we are wrong
Instrumental: C G F C G C G F C
Em Am C F G C F C
Bridge:
Dm7 G
Are you sure we're getting away with this?
Am F C Dm7
You cannot fool your mother or your father for long
G
Only time will tell
C G C Em F G
If they are right and we are wrong
C# Fm F# Ab
C# Ab
They know the games we play
F# C#
There's no hiding things like this from them
Ab
We know we're not the first
F# C#
And we'll never be the last
Fm Bbm
Everybody gets hung up
C#
We might have to pay
Ebm7 Ab C# Fm F# Ab
And everybody knows the games we play
OUTRO: C# Fm F# Ab C# Fm F# Ab C#
How to play The Games We Play
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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.