These Things I've Done
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Intro Bm A (3x)
Verse
Bm
I've been thinking now for a while.
A
With you I've got exactly what I need.
Bm
When I see you stop and turnin' around.
A
God damn you've got me sh-sh-shaking in my teeth.
Bm
I can't afford the kind of love you sell,
A
But I can't afford to ever watch you leave.
Bm
Won't you come and put your sugar on my tongue.
A
You've got your spell on me.
Chorus
Bm A G
And how could I leave this life to another one?
C
Take back; take back those things that I said.
Bm A G
And how could I lose your heart to another one?
C
Take back; take back those things I've done.
verse 2
Bm
I'm the only one who knows
A Bm
The secret places that the light don't show.
(The light don't show)
A
You know.
Bm
I can't afford the kind of love you own,
A
But I sure as hell could never let you go.
Bm
Every time I start to tell you no,
A
And then you go and take off all your clothes.
Chorus
Bm A G
And how could I leave this life to another one?
C
Take back; take back those things that I said.
Bm A G
And how could I lose your heart to another one?
C
Take back; take back those things I've done.
Bridge
Bm
A#m Am
Those things I've done.
G#m
Yeah!
Bm
I know what no one else knows.
A#m Am
Sure as hell can never let you go.
G#m
No, I won't let you go.
Bm
Chorus
Bm A G
And how could I leave this life to another one?
C
Take back; take back those things that I said.
Bm A G
And how could I lose your heart to another one?
C
Take back; take back those things I've done.
Bm A G
And how could I leave this life to another one?
C
Take back; take back those things that I said.
Bm A G
And how could I lose your heart to another one?
C
Take back; take back those things I've done.
Bm
How to play These Things I've Done
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.