The Lovers
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Intro:
D A D A
G A G A
[Verso 1]
D A D
How happy are some?
A G D
But how tragic are the others?
A D
Though I try to run
A G
I’m surrounded by young lovers
D
Hello, friend that’s so nice, I’m delighted for ya
D
Met some guy on the fly who just might adore ya
G
That’s what dreams are made of
G
That picture-perfect fairytale love
D
Okay, look, I got hooked on the books I read
D
They went to my head
G
But nobody said “Girl, here’s the truth:
G Bm
A man that you crave may not be on the same page as you”
A
Now they tell me “Brush it off”
G
That it’s just “puppy love”
G
Well, maybe they’re right
G
‘cause it feels like I’m
[Refrão]
D Em
Chasing my tail
Bm A
Running in circles
G
Over you
Bm A
I’m getting nowhere fast
D Em
Chasing my tail
Bm A G
Lost, and I don’t know where to start
A D
Tryna find the way to your heart
[Verso 2]
D A
Now would you believe
D A
I wear my heart on my sleeve?
G A
How refreshing!
G A
A girl that’s obsessing
G
Over a boy who keeps her second-guessing
D
But he gives me some sugar and takes it away
D
And before you know it I’m a cliché
G
Everybody pities me
G
And it shits me
G
‘cause they used to say
G
“it’s only cause he likes you that he treats you that way”
Bm
But all of a sudden they change their tune,
A
Saying “he’s just not into you”
G
“You’re barking up the wrong tree”
[Ponte]
Em F#m G
But I know he was mine
D
Until she caught his eye
A
And he got trapped in her spell
Em F#m G
But when she’s out of view
D
He’ll see my love is true
B
And he’ll be chasing me, yeah!
[Refrão]
E F#m
Chasing my tail
C#m B A
Panting and begging for my love
C#m B
Look how the tables turned!
E F#m
Chasing my tail
C#m B
Grabbing him by the collar
A
Saying come follow me
B E
It’s my chance to take the lead
Interlude:
E Em
Em D
Outro:
C D Em
It’s my chance to change his mind
D G
Show him this heart of mine
C G D
Help him see that we were meant to be
Em D C
It’s my chance to take the lead
D Em G C D G
It’s my chance to take the lead!
How to play The Lovers
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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.