The King
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D
Crush always making me feel like I got nothing to offer
Bm
But I'm the only one that can make you feel right
G A
I'm the only one that you think of at night
Baby, don't lie
D
You're always talking to me like you're totally bothered
Bm
So why you always ring at the end of my line?
G A
Don't you got a girl that can make you feel nice?
It's a dead sign
D
You see me as your lifeline
Other boys and girls never really made you feel right
Bm
And you can't explain why I'm always 'round in your mind
A
Don't you see the answer's right in front of your eyes?
D
You like me, well obviously
Bm
So why you trying to leave when you know that I'm the king?
(You'll see)
A
'Cause I'm supreme
(Choose me)
D
Other lovers give you no luck
Bm
'Cause I'm the only one that has made you fall in love
(You'll see)
A
So just shut up
(Choose me)
D
Babes always flirting away, getting every number
Bm
And you can have your fun 'cause I know that it's fake
G A
I know when you're done you'll come running my way
So I let you
D
Date everyone and complain that you can't find a lover
Bm
'Cause I'm the only one when the chemistry fades
G A
I'm the only one at the end of the day
Kinda cliché
D
You see me as your lifeline
Other boys and girls never really made you feel right
Bm
And you can't explain why I'm always 'round in your mind
A
Don't you see the answer's right in front of your eyes?
D
You like me, well obviously
Bm
So why you trying to leave when you know that I'm the king?
(You'll see)
A
'Cause I'm supreme
(Choose me)
D
Other lovers give you no luck
Bm
'Cause I'm the only one that has made you fall in love
(You'll see)
A
So just shut up
(Choose me)
D
I'm the one you're coming to when you're feeling alone
And I'm the only one who's gonna pick up the phone
Bm
Looking for the one but it's me all along
A
(Choose me)
D
Baby, I'm the one, yeah, that's something you've known
No, I'm not a quitter, yeah, I get what I want
Bm
Playing with your heart 'cause you give me the throne
A
Choose me
D
You like me, well obviously
Bm
So why you trying to leave when you know that I'm the king?
(You'll see)
A
'Cause I'm supreme
(Choose me)
D
Other lovers give you no luck
Bm
'Cause I'm the only one that has made you fall in love
(You'll see)
A
So just shut up
(Choose me)
How to play The King
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.