The Motion
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Em C
It's not me and you, it's not me it's you
Am B7
You're reckless and you know it, they don't love you like I do
Em C Am
Say you're moving on, well, I guess that's just the motion
B7
I guess that's just the motion
Em C Am B7
verse 1
Em C
I don't have a fuck to give, I've been moving state to state
Am B7
In my leather and my Timbs like it's 1998
Em C
And my dog Chubby Chub, that's my nigga from the way
Am B7
On the east side of the city that's where everybody stay
Em C
Seem like everybody calling cause they want me on their song
Am B7
It's like every time I touch it I could never do no wrong
Em C Am
When they need a favor from your man, they don't leave you alone
B7 Em C
But I guess that's just the motion
Hook
Am
Then that phone doesn't ring
B7 Em C
When they got everything, that's the motion
Am B7 Em C Am B7
Oh-oh, I guess that's just the motion
verse 2
(No Chords)
Yeah, looking back on it at least my pride is intact
Am B7
Cause we said no strings attached and I still got tied up in that
Em C
Everything that I write is either for her or about her
Am B7
So I'm with her even when I'm here without her and she know it
Em C
The girl that I wanna save is like a danger to my health
Am B7
Try being with somebody that wanna be somebody else
Em C
I always thought she was perfect when she was being herself
Am B7 Em C
Don't even know how to help, but I guess that's just the motion
Hook
Am
She'll probably come around
B7 Em C
Soon as I settle down, that's the motion
Am B7
Oh-oh, I guess that's just the motion
How to play The Motion
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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.