The Loser - Gary Lewis

The Loser

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Intro: Bb Bbm Bb
 
#1.
Bbm
Have I got the right to call myself a man?
Bb Bbm Bb
Or will I go livin' up to my name again?
Eb F Bb C F
When I get the chance to love I let it pass.
Eb C Bb F
It's not the first I lost and it won't be the last.
 
[Refrão] Bb
Cause I'm a (loser) with a broken heart..
Eb
(loser)..tearin' me apart..(loser) and the loser
Bb
is my name.
 
#2.
Bbm
Let 'em use my heart just like a stepping stone.
Bb Bbm Bb
And when it's torn apart I feel so all alone.
Eb F Bb F
Feelin' sorry for myself is all I do.
Eb F Bb F
Things don't ever turn out like I want 'em to.
 
[Refrão] Bb
Cause I'm a (loser) with a broken heart..
Eb
(loser)..tearin' me apart..(loser) and the loser
Bb
is my name.
 
Bridge:
G Bb G Em
I'm not asking much from love..not expecting much
C
from love.
Cm Bm Em C Am Gm F
If just once I could win, I could fall in love again.
 
#3.
Bbm
In the end I know that I will always lose.
 
I have only one direction I can choose.
Eb Dm7 F
Stay and let me treat her like the fool I am.
Dm7 Cm Bb F
Have I got the right to call myself a man?
 
OUTRO:
Bb
Cause I'm a (loser) with a broken heart..
 
(loser)..tearin' me apart..(loser) yes I am.
 
(loser) with a broken heart..
 
(loser)..tearin' me apart..
 
Bb
Cause I'm a (loser) with a broken heart..
 
(loser)..tearin' me apart..(loser) yes I am.
 
(loser) with a broken heart..
 
(loser)..tearin' me apart..(Fade.)
 
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

How to play The Loser

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Bb. 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.

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