The Other Guy
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Intro E A9 E A9
E
She said, I never thought I'd see you here
A9
Hanging on this side of town
E
What's it been, about a year
A9
Yeah, boy, look at you now
C#m
I heard you got a new job
Things are takin' off
B9
Just like I thought they would
A9
I said it's all good
A9
But you should see the other guy that's missin' you
C#m
Late at night, he's wishin' you would come back home
B9
Girl, he can't move on
A9
And his heart still takes a beatin'
Just livin' with your leavin'
C#m B9 A9
Yeah, it might look like I'm doin' alright
E A9
But you should see the other guy
E
As far as anyone can see
A9
Things are lookin' up these days
E
Only let 'em see this side of me
A9
The one that's got it made
C#m
Doin' everything I know to do
To keep the truth
B9
From runnin' through my mind
A9
Yeah, I'm doin' fine
A9
But you should see the other guy that's missin' you
C#m
Late at night, he's wishin' you would come back home
B9
Girl, he can't move on
A9
And his heart still takes a beatin'
Just livin' with your leavin'
C#m B9 A9
Yeah, it might look like I'm doin' alright
E
But you should see the other guy
( E C#m B9 A9 )
A9
But you should see the other guy that's missin' you
C#m
Late at night, he's wishin' you would come back home
B9
Girl, he can't move on
A9
And his heart still takes a beatin'
Just livin' with your leavin'
C#m B9 A9
Yeah, it might look like I'm doin' alright
C#m B9 A9
Yeah, it might look like I'm doin' alright
E A9
But you should see the other guy
E A9
Oh, you should see the other guy
How to play The Other Guy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.