The Love You Dont
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Verse
Em D
I, I’m so tired
C
But I can't deny her
D
That’s why this desire is
Em D
Strong, such a fire
C
To feel admired,
D
That’s why I keep holding on
Pre-Chorus
Em D C
My lungs they breathe the love you don’t need
Em D C
My lungs they breathe the love you don’t need
[Refrão] D C G D
It’d be easier if three words would take turns with you
C G D
I’d be lying if a short prayer or fresh air did any good
C G D
All I know is that I cant be what you need me for
Am
It’s hard to find the words to use
C
To make the truth any less true
Verse
Em D
I, crave every hour
C
It takes me higher,
D
But even further from what I want
Em D
It’s never mutual
C
For a taste of the usual
Em
Is this whole or is this hell
D Em
To want more for myself
Pre Chorus
Em D C
My lungs they breathe the love you don’t need
[Refrão] D C G D
It’d be easier if three words would take turns with you
C G D
I’d be lying if a short prayer or fresh air did any good
C G D
All I know is that I cant be what you need me for
Am
It’s hard to find the words to use
C
To make the truth any less true
Bridge
Em Bm C
I don't need honest salvation to know where I stand
Em Bm C
It's a tough consideration but I wont go and pretend
Em Bm C D
It's a selfish conversation I choose
C
To make the truth any less true
[Refrão] D C G D
It’d be easier if three words would take turns with you
C G D
I’d be lying if a short prayer or fresh air did any good
C G D
All I know is that I cant be what you need me for
Am
It’s hard to find the words to use
C
To make the truth any less true
How to play The Love You Dont
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.