These Are The Words
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(capo 1ª casa)
(intro 2x) Em G D C
Em G
Tender was my lover from the suburbs of town
D C
We were sweet hearts from college she was always around
Em G D C
We were good for each other but some things they just don't work out
Em G D
There were tears in my eyes when she walked away
C
We had plans to get married some day
Em G D B
But the promises were broken before they were even made
C
Now I'm dancing with a broken heart
D Em G
Ain't no doctor who can make it start
C D Em D
These are the words that I'll never gonna say again
C
'Cause I've given till I've given up
D Em G
One more casualty of easy love
C D Em D
These are the words that I'll never gonna say again
Em G
Tender was my lover, god I miss her embrace
D C
And I wonder who it is that puts a smile on her face
Em G D C
I recall the way she feels and oh I recall the way she tastes
Em G
If I could hold her now then all that I'd see'd
D C
Remind me of child hood memories
Em G D B
She was the first day of summer, yeah that girl, that girl's for me
C
Now I'm dancing with a broken heart
D Em G
Ain't no doctor who can make it start
C D Em D
These are the words that I'll never gonna say again
C
'Cause I've given till I've given up
D Em G
One more casualty of easy love
C D Em D
These are the words that I'll never gonna say again
Em
And these are the words that I say to your picture
These are the words that I say in a dream
These are the words that I wish I'd said to you
D
When you were standing here next to me
C
'Cause I've given till I've given up
D Em G
One more casualty of easy love
C D Em D
These are the words that I'll never gonna say again
C
Now I'm dancing with a broken heart
D Em G
Ain't no doctor who can make it start
C D Em D
These are the words that I'll never gonna say again
C
Now I'm dancing with a broken heart
D Em G
Ain't no doctor who can make it start
C D Em
These are the words that i'll never gonna say again
How to play These Are The Words
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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.