The Idea Of You
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Bm
Oh
[Verso 1]
Bm G# F#
I don't even care about the rain no more
Bm G# F#
That's the side the effect you've had on me
[Pré-Refrão]
G F#m Em
I used to believe in walkin' away
G F#m Em
But there's no way to put out this flame
[Refrão]
D F#m Bm
So I'll wait a lifetime or two
A G F#m
With the idea of you
Em A
To get me through
D F#m Bm
And even though time can be cruel
A G F#m
It's the idea of you (The idea of)
Em A
I'll hold on to
[Verso 2]
Bm G# F#
Never even dared to write a song before
Bm G# F#
Not until you put your faith in me
[Pré-Refrão]
G F#m Em
I used to believe that love's gonna fade
G F#m Em
But there's no way to put out this flame
[Refrão]
D F#m Bm
So I'll wait a lifetime or two
A G F#m
With the idea of you (The idea of)
Em A
To get me through
D F#m Bm
And even though time can be cruel
A G F#m
It's the idea of you (The idea of)
Em A
I'll hold on to
[Ponte]
D F#m
Ooh (Ooh)
Em
Oh (Oh)
A G
Oh (Ooh)
Gm
Oh, the idea of you
[Refrão]
D F#m Bm
So I'll wait a lifetime or two
A G F#m
With the idea of you (The idea of)
Em A
To get me through
D F#m Bm
And even though time can be cruel
A G F#m
It's the idea of you (The idea of)
Em A
I'll hold on to
Final
D F#m Bm
So I'll wait a lifetime or two
A G
With the idea of you
How to play The Idea Of You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.