The things you said
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Intro: Cm G#
Verse 1:
Cm G#
I heard it from my friends about the things you said.
Cm G#
I heard it from my friends about the things you said.
Cm G#maj7
But they know me better than that,
Cm G#maj7
They know me better than that,
Cm G#add9
They know my weaknesses (I never tried to hide them.)
Cm G#
They know my weaknesses (I never denied them.)
Cm G#maj7 Cm G#maj7
Verse 2:
Cm G#
I heard it from my friends about the things you said.
Cm G#
I heard it from my friends about the things you said.
Cm G#maj7
How can a view become so twisted?
Cm G#maj7
How can a view become so twisted?
Cm G#add9
They know my weaknesses (I never tried to hide them.)
Cm G#
They know my weaknesses (You tried them.)
Cm G#maj7 Cm G#maj7
Bridge:
Fm A# Cm
I get so carried away.
Fm A# Cm
You brought me down to earth.
Fm A# Cm
I thought we had something precious,
G#maj7
Now I know what it's worth.
Verse 3:
Cm G#
I heard it from my friends about the things you said.
Cm G#
I heard it from my friends about the things you said.
Cm G#maj7
I never felt so disappointed.
Cm G#maj7
Never felt so disappointed.
Cm G#add9
They know my weaknesses (I never tried to hide them.)
Cm G#
They know my weaknesses (I thought that you liked them.)
Cm G#maj7
Cm G#maj7
They know me better than that. (Repeat and fade)
How to play The things you said
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.