This Is Why We Can't Be Friends (acoustic)
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Verse:
B
I know we said we wouldn’t do this,
E
We wouldn’t go here anymore
B
Empty bottles on the nightstand,
F#
All the covers on the floor
G#m
But here we are again
E
On a Sunday mornin’
B F#
We pretend it didn’t happen,
E B
I grab my bag and head out the door
[Refrão] E F# B
This is why we can’t call me up
G#m F#
This is why you can’t be alone
E F# B
This is why we can’t drink wine
When I’m with you
G#m F#
I just can’t say no
B G#m D#
Say that we wouldn’t know that we shouldn’t
G#m C#m
'Cause this is how it always ends
B F# G#m F# C#m B
Baby this is why we can’t be friends
E F# G#m F# E E B
Heeeeeyyyyy
Verse:
B
Yeah, we did have some good times
E
Until it all went wrong
B
And now were pretty good liars
F#
When we said we moved on
G#m
We’re like any ol’ cliché
E
When you look at me that way
B F#
We’re right back to kissing goodbye
E B
Inhibitions so much for being strong
[Refrão] E F# B
This is why we can’t call me up
G#m F#
This is why you can’t be alone
E F# B
This is why we can’t drink wine
When I’m with you
G#m F#
I just can’t say no
B G#m D#
Say that we wouldn’t know that we shouldn’t
G#m C#m
'Cause this is how it always ends
B F# G#m F# C#m B
Baby this is why we can’t be friends
E B D# G#m C#m B F# G#m F# E E B
Yeaaaahhhhhhhhh
E F# B
This is why we can’t call me up
G#m F#
This is why you can’t be alone
E F# B
This is why we can’t drink wine
When I’m with you
G#m F#
I just can’t say no
B G#m D#
Say that we wouldn’t know that we shouldn’t
G#m C#m
'Cause this is how it always ends
B F# G#m F# C#m B
Baby this is why we can’t be friends
B F# G#m F# E B
Baby this is why we can’t be friends
How to play This Is Why We Can't Be Friends (acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.